Sean Hannity, the well-known TV personality from Fox News, has come a long way from his early days to becoming a big name in media. Even though he is a public figure, he has kept a lot of his personal life private.
Sean was born on December 30, 1961, in New York City to Irish immigrant parents.
Sean Hannity grew up in Franklin Square, a suburb of Long Island. From a young age, he worked hard, starting with delivering newspapers and then taking various jobs in restaurants.
In 1989, Hannity started his career in radio by hosting a talk show on a college station. His early career hit a bump when he made a controversial comment about a lesbian mother, which led to his departure from the station. But he didn’t give up. He moved to Alabama and continued working at conservative AM radio stations.
In 1996, Sean Hannity’s career took a big leap when Fox News launched, and he was hired as one of their political commentators. Even though some doubted whether he was right for TV, Hannity pushed through and became a key figure on the network. He first co-hosted *Hannity & Colmes* with Alan Colmes before eventually getting his own show, *Hannity*.
Over the years, Hannity has been a strong voice in conservative media, receiving both praise and criticism for his views. Despite the early doubts, he became one of Fox News’s top stars, reportedly earning $25 million a year.
Sean Hannity was married to Jill Rhodes for over 20 years before they divorced in 2019. They have two children, Sean Patrick and Merri Kelly Hannity. After the divorce, rumors started about Hannity’s relationship with Fox News host Ainsley Earhardt. While they initially denied it, they were later seen together at various events and even quarantined together during the pandemic.
Despite the attention on his personal life, Hannity remains focused on his career and raising his children. He continues to be a major figure in American media, shaping political conversations and influencing public opinion.
T.J. HOOKER STAR JAMES DARREN PASSES AWAY AT 88 LEAVING FANS HEARTBROKEN
Actor James Darren, famous for roles in films like *Gidget* and TV shows such as *T.J. Hooker* and *Star Trek: Deep Space Nine*, has passed away at the age of 88.
According to TMZ, James Darren died peacefully in his sleep at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles on Monday.
The exact cause of death is not known yet, but his son, Jim Moret, shared that his father had heart problems and was being treated at Cedars-Sinai’s cardiac unit.
Darren had originally gone to the hospital for an aortic valve replacement but was considered too weak to have the surgery. He was sent home but had to return to the hospital shortly after.
Jim Moret expressed his thoughts, saying, “I always thought he would pull through because he was so cool. He was always cool.”
James Darren became famous as a teen idol when he played the surfer Moondoggie in the 1959 film *Gidget*. He returned to this role in the sequels *Gidget Goes Hawaiian* and *Gidget Goes to Rome*.
He also had a notable role as police officer Jim Corrigan on *T.J. Hooker*, where he appeared in 66 episodes over four seasons.
James Darren wasn’t just an actor; he was also a singer and performed the theme song for *Gidget*. He directed episodes for shows like *Melrose Place*, *Beverly Hills, 90210*, and *The A-Team*, among others.
Rest in peace, James Darren.
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