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. I've been really lucky to have had an amazing life. 'In a deeply personal final interview – published here for the first time – Darius also described his enduring love for Scotland, and his ambitious plans for the future, including spending more time in the land of his birth and working with charities to 'give something back'.
He said: '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. 'I'm coming back to give back and to establish a base in Scotland. 'He added: 'When you get to the peak of achievement, of doing all the things that you love, it's all about giving back. 'The star's words take on particular poignancy when so many are still reeling from the shock of his sudden death aged 41.
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