Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh died from 'inhalation of chloroethane' aged 41

A post shared by Gerard Butler Fanpage (@gerardbutler.fangirls)Following his death, Gerard took to his Instagram account to share photos with his late friend.In the snap's caption, he wrote that his heart “aches heavily,” but vowed to celebrate his life in honour of Darius.He penned: “I am devastated by the sudden passing of my dear friend Darius, a true brother in arms.“My thoughts and love go to his wonderful mum and dad Avril and Booth and his two brilliant brothers Aria and Cyrus.“To those lucky enough to have met Darius for more than a few minutes, they were deeply moved by his infectious laugh and barely containable zest for life.“He was always armed with a smile, a booming voice, and a genuinely warm embrace that few could resist-nor would they want to!!!"He was an incredible talent, a singer whose voice touched your soul and an actor with great presence.“But, most importantly, he had the heart of a lion.

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The cause of death for beloved singer and Pop Idol alum Darius Campbell Danesh has been revealed.

Scottish singer and West End star Darius Campbell Danesh died from respiratory arrest caused by inhalation of chloroethone, a US medical examiner has confirmed. 

READ MORE: Darius Campbell Danesh 'weeks away from Pop Idol comeback' before tragic death aged 41He was found dead in his US apartment in Rochester, Minnesota, at the age of 41.His family confirmed to PA News agency: “The results of medical examinations have confirmed that Darius’s death was an accident caused by chloroethane, which is used to treat pain and that tragically lead to respiratory arrest.“Darius was suffering from chronic neck pain following a car accident in 2010.“We would like to thank everyone for their love and kindness, and ask that the family’s privacy is maintained during this difficult time.”The singer’s post-mortem examination listed “toxic effects of chloroethane” as well as “suffocation” leading to his death. Chloroethane, commonly known as ethyl chloride, is used in petrol additives, plastics, dyes, pharmaceuticals, topical anaesthetics, and as an industrial refrigerant.

The family of former Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh have spoken out about the injury that resulted in him using chloroethane that led to his accidental death.The singer and actor was found dead in his US apartment, in Rochester, Minnesota, last month at the age of 41 and he died from “inhalation of chloroethane”, the Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed.The family of Darius has said that he was “suffering from chronic neck pain following a car accident in 2010”, as they thanked everyone for their “love and kindness” following his death.The singer and actor was found dead in his US apartment, in Rochester, Minnesota, last month at the age of 41. Post-mortem examination documents obtained by the PA news agency listed “toxic effects of chloroethane” as well as “suffocation” as having contributed to his death.

Darius Campbell Danesh's cause of death has been confirmed after he passed away in August at the age of 41. The Pop Idol star, who rose to fame on the hit show in 2002, was found dead in his US apartment in Rochester, Minnesota, last month. Darius died from “inhalation of chloroethane”, the Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has now confirmed.

Former Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh died from “inhalation of chloroethane”, the Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed.The singer and actor was found dead in his US apartment, in Rochester, Minnesota, last month at the age of 41. Autopsy documents obtained by the PA news agency listed “toxic effects of chloroethane” as well as “suffocation” as having contributed to his death.The death was ruled an accident by the medical examiner. Darius was laid to rest in Scotland on Thursday 25 August in a private service for family and friends.

Former Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh was found dead at his apartment on August 11 aged 41. Local police at the time said there were "no signs of intent or suspicious circumstances".

Former Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh died from “inhalation of chloroethane”, a US medical examiner's office has confirmed.

Former Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh died from “inhalation of chloroethane”, the Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed.

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