Darius Campbell Danesh spoke of his desire to return to Scotland and how he felt "blessed" in an emotional final interview. In the last week, tributes have poured in for the reality star-turned West End favourite from celebrities, friends, and fans - following his untimely death at aged 41.
While their words were emotional and clearly full of love for the pop star, it's his final words which are probably the most heart-breaking.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, the former Pop Idol contestant reminisced on how fortunate he was to have such a great life Bearsden-born Darius, who also revealed his plans for the future and everlasting love for Scotland, said: "I've been really blessed.
I've been really lucky to have had an amazing life", he said.He added: "I'm looking to form a new relationship with a country that I love coming back to, an extraordinary gem of a country that has contributed more to science and the arts and inventions than many countries could ever dream of.
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