James Darren, the beloved teen idol and star of “T.J. Hooker,” has sadly passed away at the age of 88.

His son, Jim Moret, confirmed the unexpected news on Monday, September 2.

Details about how Darren died were shared online, providing fans and the public with the unfortunate circumstances surrounding his passing.

James Darren, known for his role as the charming surfer in the classic film “Gidget” alongside the late Sandra Dee, passed away in his sleep at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

His son, Jim Moret, shared that the beloved actor died peacefully during his rest.

James Darren’s son, Jim Moret, revealed that his father had been admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center the week before his passing to undergo an aortic valve replacement. Sadly, James was too weak to go through with the procedure.

The day before James Darren passed away, he was rushed back to the hospital. His son, Jim Moret, said that the family was shocked by his sudden death. Jim explained, “It was kind of a surprise to be quite honest with you. I mean, we knew that he was not well, but we didn’t expect this.”