Will Young has paid tribute to his former Pop Idol co-star Darius Campbell Danesh, who died earlier this week. Danesh, who was living in the US, was found dead in his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota on Tuesday (16 August). He was 41.
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Celebrities have flocked to social media in the wake of the devastating news that Pop Idol's Darius Campbell Danesh has passed away aged 41. Darius first shot to fame on Popstars in 2001, and the following year made it all the way to the Pop Idol final. He went on to turn down a record deal with music mogul Simon Cowell, and signed with Steve Lillywhite instead.
20 years on from his Pop Idol success, Darius' family has confirmed that he singer was found dead in his Minnesota-based apartment. A statement said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Darius Campbell Danesh. Darius was found unresponsive in bed in his apartment room in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11 and was pronounced dead in the afternoon by the local medical examiners’ office." It continued: "The local police department have confirmed that there were no signs of intent or suspicious circumstances.The cause of his sudden death is unknown at this stage while medical examinations continue.
“We ask that you kindly respect our wishes for privacy at this time whilst we come to terms with the tragic loss of our son and brother.” Tributes have since come rolling in the for the singer in the wake of his untimely passing. Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffat, 31, shared a throwback snap of Darius during his time of the singing competition. She captioned it: "Darius you were my childhood crush from Pop Idol days & I still blast out colour blind on a rainy day...
prayers to your family, friends and fans". Former X Factor star and British TV presenter Rylan Clark, 33, also paid tribute to Darius, writing on Twitter: "Proper sad about Darius", followed by a red love heart emoji. Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts, 43, tweeted: "This is so sad.Thinking of Darius'
.Will Young has paid tribute to his former Pop Idol co-star Darius Campbell Danesh, who died earlier this week. Danesh, who was living in the US, was found dead in his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota on Tuesday (16 August). He was 41.
Darius Danesh fans have noted that he was staying near a world-renowned hospital at the time of his death, which could hold the key to his tragic passing.The much loved star was found dead in his Rochester, Minnesota apartment on 11 August.The property is near the Mayo Clinic’s famous 1,265-bed Saint Marys Campus. No cause of death has been officially given yet as police continue an “open investigation”. However concerned fans have wondered what prompted the 41 year old to stay in such an obscure location, given that his life in the US was largely based in California, over 2,000 miles away.
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 Campbell Danesh was said to be “really excited” to appear in a Pop Idol reunion show just weeks before he sadly passed away.
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.
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.
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 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 pictured with Hollywood pal and fellow Scot Gerard Butler in a final photo taken of him before his tragic passing.
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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social media to share her condolences. Read more: Lorraine Kelly and Rylan lead Darius Danesh tributes as Pop Idol star dies just 41Taking to Twitter, the Consett-born singer and actress, wrote: "Still processing the new of Darius’s death, a big brother to all of us in popidol. I’ll always remember his wonderful warm tall hugs and his words of wisdom.
Simon Cowell has broken his silence in light of Darius Danesh’s death. Darius was found in his apartment in Minnesota, US, on 11 August, his family confirmed.They added: “The cause of his sudden death is unknown at this stage while medical examinations continue.” In the wake of the tragic news, people have been sharing their condolences, with Simon, 62, having now voiced his. “I first saw Darius on television over 20 years ago and I got to know him really well,” he told PA.
Rylan Clark and Lorraine Kelly are among the first stars to pay tribute to Darius Danesh after the singer and actor who rose to fame on Popstars and Pop Idol died at the age of 41. The Scottish star’s family confirmed on Tuesday (16 August) that Danesh had died on 11 August.
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.