Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh dies aged 41
msn.comhas died. The former Pop Idol star has died in a US apartment with the cause of death still 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. READ NEXT UK households could have to leave windows dirty for months due to drought "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. " He first gained fame in 2001 after appearing on the British talent competition Popstars.
A year later he was voted to the finals of the TV talent show, Pop Idol. He turned down Simon Cowell's record deal, then signed with producer Steve Lillywhite.
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