DARIUS Danesh has died at the age of 41, his family have announced. The star became a household name after he shot to fame following his success on Pop Idol in 2001.
The cause of his death isn't known. However, police say there are no suspicious circumstances. The 41-year-old, grew up in the Bearsden neighbourhood of Glasgow with two younger brothers.
He then rose to attention on ITV talent show Popstars and he returned to TV one year later in Pop Idol – taking third place behind winner Will Young and runner up Gareth Gates.
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