Darius Campbell Danesh went 'off-grid' before his tragic death aged 41

Former Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh died from “inhalation of chloroethane”, the Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed.The singer and actor was found dead in his US apartment, in Rochester, Minnesota, last month at the age of 41. Autopsy documents obtained by the PA news agency listed “toxic effects of chloroethane” as well as “suffocation” as having contributed to his death.The death was ruled an accident by the medical examiner. Darius was laid to rest in Scotland on Thursday 25 August in a private service for family and friends.

Former Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh died from “inhalation of chloroethane”, a US medical examiner's office has confirmed.

Former Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh died from “inhalation of chloroethane”, the Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed.

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 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.

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 is "devastated" by the death of his close friend Darius Campbell Danesh. The Scottish singer and actor's family announced on Tuesday that the 41-year-old was found unresponsive in his apartment in Minnesota on 11 August and pronounced dead later that day. The cause of his sudden death is currently unknown, but local police confirmed there were no signs of intent or suspicious circumstances.

Gerard Butler has paid a heartbreaking tribute to his “dear friend” Darius Campbell Danesh, following the news of his tragic death earlier this week.The Hollywood star had visited his close pal in the days before the singer was found dead at his Minnesota apartment on August 11. The two Scots had enjoyed a firm friendship in recent months, with Gerard even being spotted on a beach trip with the singer, and later visiting Darius’ Rochester apartment, which was located across the street from the world famous Mayo Clinic.

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.

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.

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.

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.