Pop Idol judge Pete Waterman chokes up on BBC Breakfast as he talks about friend Darius Campbell Danesh's plans before 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.

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.

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.

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.

Former Pop Idol hosts Ant and Dec paid a touching tribute to the late Darius Campbell Danesh after news of his death broke.

Former Pop Idol co-hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have broken their silence following the death of Darius Campbell Danesh, remembering "many laughs" with the Scottish singer.The TV presenting duo paid tribute to the 41-year-old, who finished third behind winner Will Young, 43, and Gareth Gates, 38, in the first Pop Idol series on ITV in 2002. Darius also appeared on an episode of their Ant and Dec's entertainment show Saturday Night Takeaway. His tragic death was announced by his family on Tuesday after the songwriter and theatre star was found unresponsive in his US apartment on August 11.

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.

Former Pop Idol judge Pete Waterman has said Darius Campbell Danesh "could have gone on to be bigger than Michael Buble" in a moving tribute. Waterman, 75, joined others from the music industry in remembering the Scottish singer and theatre star, who tragically died aged 41.The Glasgow-born performer's family announced his death in a statement on Tuesday, after he was found unresponsive in bed in his apartment room in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11. Local police confirmed there were "no signs of intent or suspicious circumstances", with the cause of his sudden death unknown at this stage, according to the family.

Darius Campbell Danesh was “really excited” about an upcoming appearance on a Pop Idol reunion show, just weeks before his tragic death on August 11, according to reports. The 41 year old star, who first shot to fame on Pop Stars back in 2001 before winning the nation’s hearts with his appearance on Pop Idol, was rumoured to be appearing on a reunion special alongside fellow alumni Will Young and Gareth Gates.

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Simon Cowell has shared a tribute to ‘charismatic’ Darius Campbell Danesh after the musician died, aged 41. The Colourblind singer died on August 11, with his family confirming the sad news earlier today. Following the announcement, a string of stars have remembered the late star on social media, including Pop Idol runner-up Gareth Gates.

British star Darius Campbell Danesh has died. He was 41. The Rochester Police Department in Minnesota confirmed to Fox News Digital that police "responded to a deceased persons call" Aug.

has died. The former Pop Idol star has died in a US apartment with the cause of death still unknown. A statement said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Darius Campbell Danesh.