SUMMARY
  • The recent news of James Darren’s death has shocked many fans. At the age of 88, he passed away in his sleep in Los Angeles.
  • Darren married Evy Norlund, a Denmark-based model and performer in 1960.
  • With his first wife Gloria Terlitsky, Darren has one kid, Jim Moret who broke the news to the media that his father has passed away peacefully.

The recent news of James Darren’s death has shocked many fans. At the age of 88, he passed away in his sleep in Los Angeles. The beloved actor was a part of various movies and television shows back in the 1950s and 60s. One of his most popular works is the show Gidget, which also includes three movies that went on to do very well.

The actor’s death has left a hole in the industry as tributes poured in from every corner of the world, and his family also shared their heartfelt wishes for Darren to rest in peace. He is survived by his wife and three sons, along with grandchildren and a goddaughter.

Who is James Darren’s wife?

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James Darren in Gidget | Credits: ABC

The pop icon and actor James Darren was initially married to his childhood sweetheart Gloria Terlitsky. They even had a kid together. However, the couple got divorced merely three years after marriage. Subsequently, Darren married Evy Norlund, a Denmark-based model and performer in 1960.

The couple stayed together until Darren’s very last breath, epitomizing true love. Darren and Norlund have two sons named Christian and Anthony. They lived on the estate once owned by Audrey Hepburn and built a happy and satisfactory life for themselves. Initially, Norlund tried to make her way in Hollywood but after a few roles, she realized it wasn’t for her.

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James Darren in Gidget | Credits: ABC

Named Miss Denmark, Norlund was incredibly beautiful and talented in her heyday. Darren fell in love with her quickly and deeply. Despite Darren’s successful acting and music career, the couple never let petty things come in the way of their relationship.

Jim Moret is James Darren’s First Son

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Jim Moret on Inside Edition | Credits: CBS

With his first wife Gloria Terlitsky, Darren has one kid, Jim Moret. He is the one who broke the news to the media that his father has passed away peacefully. Darren was taken to the hospital for treatment for a valve replacement, but he was too weak for the surgery. Moret works for a television news magazine called Inside Edition. He has been in the field of journalism for over two decades now, venturing into various genres, including entertainment.

Moret has also dabbled in law with a certified degree on top of his graduation in communications. The intersection of journalism and law encouraged Moret to pursue more complex criminal cases that required a degree of legal knowledge.

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