American actor James Darren has died at 88, mourned by fans who remember him as a ‘wonderful man’ in his professional and personal life. Entertainment is such a built-in part of our lives that it’s perhaps a little easy to take the things that give it to us in abundance for granted. Movies and TV provide us valuable fun and escapism whenever we’re happy to watch. Still, sadly, lots of screen icons have died so far in 2024, leaving behind inspiring legacies and hours’ worth of performances to watch. Tragically, the latest to be lost this year is the great James Darren, the American actor and di…