Pop Idol's Darius Campbell Danesh found dead aged 41, his family announces
ok.co.ukDarius Campbell Danesh has been found dead at the age of 41, his family has announced. The Pop Idol and theatre star was found in his US apartment room.
The singer and actor was found in Rochester, Minnesota, on 11 August – although the cause of death remains unknown. A statement said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Darius Campbell Danesh.
Darius was found unresponsive in bed in his apartment room in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11 and was pronounced dead in the afternoon by the local medical examiners’ office. “The local police department have confirmed that there were no signs of intent or suspicious circumstances.The cause of his sudden death is unknown at this stage while medical examinations continue. “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.” The Scottish singer-songwriter and actor, who was known as Darius Danesh when he made his first bid for fame in ITV show Popstars in 2001, also appeared on the first Pop Idol, which was won by Will Young.
After coming third in Pop Idol, he went on to win the first series of ITV’s Popstar To Operastar contest, beating Bernie Nolan of the Nolan Sisters in a close final.
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