HOLLYWOOD, CA. (THECOUNT) — Tab Hunter, Damn Yankees actor and dreamy 1950s era teen idol, has died. He was 86.

The blond, tanned and surfer-boy of a heartthrob died Sunday night, according to his Facebook page.

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The Facebook post didn’t reveal details about his death, and simply asked fans to “Please honor his memory by saying a prayer on his behalf. He would have liked that.” source

Tab’s memoir became an award-winning documentary in 2015 — and J.J. Abrams is making a film, “Tab & Tony,” about his life with Perkins.