Pop Idol's Darius Campbell Danesh found dead aged 41, his family announces

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.

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.

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.

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 appeared emotional as he appeared on TV to pay tribute to his friend Darius Campbell Danesh following the sad news of his death. The singer and theatre star's family confirmed on Tuesday (August 16) that he had died aged 41 last week.

Pop Idol fans were devastated when it was announced that singer Darius Campbell Danesh had died in his home at the age of 41. And now, the heartbreaking call has revealed the moment the Pop Idol star was found unresponsive in his apartment in the US.

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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Pop Idol contestant and theatre star Darius Campbell Danesh following the singer's death aged 41. Campbell Danesh was found dead in his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11, his family announced. Gates paid tribute in a touching Instagram post.

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.

Glasgow Academy before going on to study English literature and philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. READ MORE: Glasgow performer Darius Campbell Danesh found dead as family confirm Pop Idol star's passingAfter learning of his passing, Glasgow Academy tweeted: ""We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former pupil Darius Campbell Danesh (Class of 1998). The thoughts and condolences of everyone at The Glasgow Academy are with Darius' family and friends at this very sad time.

Former Pop Idol contestant and theatre star Darius Campbell Danesh has been found dead in his US apartment at the age of 41, his family announced. The singer and actor was found in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11 – although the cause of death remains unknown.