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The late James Darren, who played Vic Fontaine on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, is remembered by William Shatner and their fellow Star Trek actors. Darren passed away on September 2, 2024, at the age of 88. A former teen heartthrob and star of Gidget, The Time Tunnel, T.J. Hooker, and numerous other films, TV series, and stage performances, Darren was a beloved actor, singer, and director. James Darren is survived by his wife Evy, his sons Jim Moret, Christian Darren, and Tony Darren, five grandchildren, and one goddaughter.
On X, William Shatner paid tribute to his T.J. Hooker co-star, James Darren, calling him “a wonderful man – so talented; so loving.” Check out Mr. Shatner’s X post below:
Nana Visitor, who played Major Kira Nerys on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, also fondly remembered her co-star, James Darren. Check out Nana’s X post below:
Robert Picardo, who played The Doctor on Star Trek: Voyager, called fellow Philadelphia native James Darren an “extraordinary and talented gentleman.” Check out Picardo’s X post below:
As Quark on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Armin Shimerman co-starred with James Darren, who called his friend “the epitome of kindness”. Check out Shimerman’s X post below:
Star Trek: Enterprise and The D-Con Chamber‘s Dominic Keating hosted James Darren on his former podcast, The Shuttlepod Show, and called the late star “a legend and a gent.” Check out Keating’s X post below.
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