At the age of 88, James Darren, who was most renowned for playing the adorable Moondoggie in the Gidget films,
Passed away quietly at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles on Monday. Jim Moret, the actor’s son, claims that his father had a heart-related condition.
Moret said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that his father was supposed to get an aortic valve replacement, but the doctors felt he was too weak for the procedure. Even so,
The family thought he would survive, but regrettably, that was not the case. He was released from the hospital, but once his condition worsened, he was brought back.
Moret told reporters, “I always thought he would pull through.” “Because he was really awesome.” He was cool all the time.
