The funeral of Scots Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh has been held in Bearsden, following his sudden death.
17.08.2022 - 16:51 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Yesterday, it was announced that Scots singer Darius Campbell Danesh sadly passed away at age 41 after being found unresponsive in his apartment in Minnesota.
The Pop Idol star's family made a statement announcing the heartbreaking news of his passing on August 11. His cause of death has not yet been disclosed. Darius rose to fame when he appeared on singing show Popstars and then appeared on Pop Idol a year later, placing third behind Will Young and Gareth Gates.
The singer's tune Colourblind is currently topping the charts once again, and throughout his successful career as a singer and theatre performer, he enjoyed some high profile romances, writes The Mirror.
Before Jacqui Ainsley married Hollywood film director Guy Ritchie, she dated Darius for two years. The pair met in 2002 when she starred in the Colourblind music video.
After two years together, they decided to part ways due to conflicting work schedules. Despite their split, Darius said that he "adored her". Darius told the Daily Record after their split: "We loved each other when we broke up and that made it so painful because there was no third party involved.
"It was a very complex break up and I still adore her. But so much is going on in my life." Jacqui went on to marry Guy Ritchie in 2015 after meeting in 2010 – two years on from his divorce from Madonna. Darius then moved to the US and found love with Canadian actress Natasha Hanstridge in 2004. In 2011, Darius and the Species actress tied the knot at the San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, California.
The pair didn't have any children but Darius enjoyed his role as a stepfather to Natasha's two sons Tristan River, 23, and Asher Sky, 21, who she shares with ex-husband Damian Chapa. However, the pair
The funeral of Scots Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh has been held in Bearsden, following his sudden death.
Darius Campbell Danesh spoke of his desire to return to Scotland and how he felt "blessed" in an emotional final interview. In the last week, tributes have poured in for the reality star-turned West End favourite from celebrities, friends, and fans - following his untimely death at aged 41.
Darius Campbell Danesh 'went off grid shortly before his death,' pals of the star claimed on Sunday. The singer was found unresponsive in a room within the Berkman apartment complex opposite Rochester's Mayo Clinic specialist treatment centre, where he had checked in using the name Morgan Brown, on August 11. According to The Sun, pals of Darius were allegedly 'worried' when they struggled to get in touch with him in the months before his death.
Darius Campbell Danesh believed he had lived a 'blessed' life and spoke of his deep yearning to return to Scotland, the land he truly loved, in his poignant final interview. As a host of celebrities, friends and fans mourned his death last week and paid tribute to the man who went from reality show laughing stock to pop and West End stardom, the most heartbreaking words came from the Scottish icon's own lips. As he looked back on his life, he simply said: 'I've been really blessed.
Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh went “off-grid” shortly before his death and had lost touch with some of his close friends, according to reports. The singer and stage performer, 41, was found unresponsive in an apartment in Rochester, Minnesota on 11 August, with his family confirming the tragic news of his death a few days later. An investigation into the performer’s death is still ongoing, but it’s reported that some of his friends struggled to contact him before he died.
Will Young has paid tribute to his fellow Pop Idol finalist Darius Campbell Danesh, following his sad death last week at the age of 41. The singer, who became the first ever winner of the pop competition in 2002, appeared in the Pop Idol final alongside Darius and Gareth Gates. Sharing a throwback photo of the pair together, Will wrote: “For the past few days my thoughts have been with Darius's family and will continue to be so.
Gerard Butler has barely used his Instagram account in the last year and a half, but he just made a rare return to the social media app to pay tribute to a late friend.
Coldplay paid tribute to their 'old friend' Darius Campbell Danesh on Wednesday evening following his sudden death.
JB Gill has paid tribute to Darius Campbell Danesh. 41-year-old 'Pop Idol' star Darius was found dead at his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11 and JB revealed he and his JLS bandmates Aston Merrygold, Oritsé Williams and Marvin Humes, have been left shocked at the "incredibly sad news". The popstar and farmer - who has been working with vegetable brand Tenderstem, to launch its 'Suppertime Sonnets' campaign - exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "Obviously I know that they are still waiting to hear about the cause of death and of course the family have the right to privacy.
has passed away at the age of 41 after being found unresponsive in his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota. The Pop Idol star, who shot to fame on the hit show back in 2001, tragically died on 11 August, with his family releasing a statement confirming his passing. Tributes have continued to pour in for Darius with the likes of Simon Cowell and Gareth Gates taking to social media to share heartfelt messages.
Darius Campbell Danesh's ex-wife Natasha Henstridge has shared a sweet tribute to the Pop Idol and West End theatre star after his shocking death at 41. The Canadian actress and model, who was married to Darius from 2011 to 2013, said she had 'no words' to express her heartache after learning about her ex-husband's tragic death.
Scotland today is mourning the loss of 41-year-old Darius Campbell. Here at the Daily Record, our thoughts are with his family and friends.
Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh's ex-wife Natasha Henstridge has paid an emotional tribute to the star after he was found dead on 11 August. Darius, who found fame on Pop Idol in 2011, tragically passed away aged 41 and was found in his US apartment in Rochester, Minnesota. His cause of death is unknown at this time.
Darius Campbell Danesh's ex wife Natasha Henstridge has paid a touching tribute to the star as she broke her silence over his shocking death on Tuesday.The singer, who rose to fame after appearing on Pop Idol in 2001, was found dead aged 41 on 11 August in his US apartment in Rochester, Minnesota. His cause of death is unknown at this time. Darius and Natasha, 48, were married from 2011 until 2018.The Canadian actress said she has “no words” as she penned a loving message in honour of her ex-husband, beside a series of photos of the pair together.