Inside Darius Danesh and Gerard Butler's friendship as star makes touching vow in his memory

Darius Danesh has been laid to rest in Scotland following his untimely death at the age of 41.The star was found dead in his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota, on Tuesday 11 August. And on Thursday 25 August, a private service for family and friends was held at Bearsden Cross Parish Church in Darius' hometown of Glasgow. A lone piper played one of the singer's favourite songs, Caledonia, during the procession.

Gerard Butler has paid tribute to his friend Darius Campbell Danesh, saying he has been left “devastated” by the death of his “brother in arms” last week.

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.

Darius Campbell Danesh used his pal Gerard Butler's girlfriend's name to book into the hotel room where he passed away, it has been reported.

The sudden death of Darius Campbell Danesh aged 41 has left fans across the globe in mourning. Despite being a proud Scot, the Colourblind singer lived a lavish lifestyle in the US. However, many have been left wondering why the Pop Idol singer was found dead in a quiet southern Minnesota city, famed for its hospital treatment, and not LA, where he was living just months earlier.

The grieving family of former Pop Idol contestant Darius Campbell Danesh may not find out the cause of his death for two months. Scottish singer and and West End performer Darius, who was 41, was found unresponsive in bed in his apartment room in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11 and pronounced dead that afternoon.

Darius Danesh Campbell was visited by his friend actor Gerard Butler at his US apartment days before his tragic death, according to reports. The 41 year old was found dead on 11 August at his residence, in Rochester, Minnesota, which sits opposite a private clinic, his family confirmed in a statement this week. Police have said there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

Fans across the globe are mourning the death of Scots Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh after he passed away at the age of 41.

Darius Campbell Danesh's shocking death has left fans all over the world in mourning, as some speculate whether the renowned hospital he was ­staying near holds the key to his death.

Love Island's Amy Hart has revealed a surprise friendship with the late Darius Campbell Danesh, after he tragically passed away earlier this month, aged 41. Darius' family revealed on Tuesday 16 August that the former Pop Idol 2001 star had been found "unresponsive" at his apartment in Minnesota, US, and was pronounced dead on 11 August. Amy, 29, who appeared on series 5 of ITV's Love Island in 2019, no doubt surprised some of her 1.1million followers when she revealed her unlikely friendship with Darius after posting a sweet selfie of the pair to her Instagram story, along with a tribute to him.

Darius Campbell Danesh was seen with his Hollywood pal and fellow Scotsman Gerard Butler in a final photo taken just weeks before his tragic death. The former Pop Idol star was found dead in his Minnesota apartment on August 11, with his family finally sharing the heartbreaking news in a statement on Tuesday evening.

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 was pictured with Hollywood pal and fellow Scot Gerard Butler in a final photo taken of him before his tragic passing.

The ex-wife of Darius Campbell Danesh has paid tribute to her husband following his tragic death.