Simon Cowell remembers 'charismatic' Darius Campbell Danesh following his sudden death as Gareth Gates says he's 'heartbroken'
17.08.2022 - 11:13
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Simon Cowell has shared his own tribute following the tragic death of Darius Campbell Danesh. There was an outpouring of shock and sadness on Tuesday (August 16) when the family of the former Pop Idol contestant confirmed his unexpected passing, aged 41.
Campbell Danesh was found dead in his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11, his family announced. The singer and theatre star's cause of his death currently remains unknown. Many remember the Scottish pop star from when he appeared the hit ITV show Popstars, which formed the band Hear'Say, in 2001.
He did his own memorable twist on the Britney Spears classic Baby One More Time which has been shared across social media following the confirmation of his death. The following year he returned to our screens on ITV's next talent search show Pop Idol and finished in third place behind Gareth Gates in second and winner Will Young.
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Campbell Danesh then went on to top the UK singles charts with his catchy pop song Colourblind and he paved a successful musical career, appearing in Chicago as Billy Flynn for two runs of the production as well as Guys And Dolls, Gone With The Wind and more in the West End.
In a statement given to the PA news agency, former Pop Idol judge Simon, 62, said: "I first saw Darius on television over 20 years ago and I got to know him really well. He was charismatic, funny and just a great person to be with."
The X Factor and BGT star added: His passing, for someone so young, is an absolute tragedy and my heart goes out to his family and friends." Following his death, Campbell Danesh’s family issued a statement, which said: “It is