88-year-old James Darren, 1960s surfing culture icon and "Gidget" actor, has passed away. James Darren, de 88 años, icono de la cultura del surf de los años 60 y actor "Gidget", ha fallecido.

James Darren, a key figure in the 1960s surfing culture, has died at 88. James Darren, una figura clave en la cultura del surf de los años 60, ha muerto a los 88. Best known for his role as Moondoggie in the film "Gidget," he helped popularize surf culture during that era. Más conocido por su papel como Moondoggie en la película "Gidget", ayudó a popularizar la cultura del surf durante esa época. In addition to acting, Darren was a successful singer and television director, with hit songs like "Goodbye Cruel World." Además de actuar, Darren fue un exitoso cantante y director de televisión, con canciones exitosas como "Goodbye Cruel World". He appeared in various films and TV shows, including "The Time Tunnel" and "The Love Boat," and directed episodes of notable series. Apareció en varias películas y programas de televisión, incluyendo "The Time Tunnel" y "The Love Boat", y dirigió episodios de series notables.