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Coldplay pay tribute to ‘old friend’ Darius Campbell Danesh during Wembley concert after Pop Idol star’s death aged 41
Coldplay took a moment during their latest concert to pay tribute to Darius Campbell Danesh following his death aged 41, with Chris Martin honouring their ‘old friend’.This week, it was confirmed that Campbell Danesh, who finished third on Pop Idol in 2002, had died after being found ‘unresponsive’ at his apartment in Minnesota, US, on August 11.A statement released from the Colourblind musician’s family read: ‘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 come pouring in for the late artist, from individuals including media mogul and former Pop Idol judge Simon Cowell, presenters Ant and Dec and Campbell Danesh’s ex-wife, actress Nathasha Henstridge.On Wednesday evening, Coldplay performed the latest leg of their Music of the Spheres world tour at Wembley Stadium, with the tour set to be taking place all the way through to November, with rescheduled dates also added for 2023.Before ending last night’s concert, Chris said: ‘We are going to send love from Wembley out to the world.
