James Darren, teen idol who helped ignite 1960s surfing craze with "Gidget" and later sang and directed, dies at 88

Published Monday, Sept. 2, 2024 | 8:11 p.m.

Updated Monday, Sept. 2, 2024 | 8:11 p.m.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Darren, teen idol who helped ignite 1960s surfing craze with "Gidget" and later sang and directed, dies at 88.