Former Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh died from “inhalation of chloroethane”, the Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed.The Scottish star 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.Chloroethane, commonly known as ethyl chloride, is a colorless, flammable gas or refrigerated liquid with a faintly sweet odor.
It used as a solvent, as a refrigerant, and in the production of ethyl cellulose, dyes, medicinal drugs, and other commercial chemicalsThe death was ruled an accident by the medical examiner.
A statement released by Campbell Danesh’s family previously said local police had found “no signs of intent or suspicious circumstances”. Read more: Funeral of Darius Campbell Danesh held in Bearsden following sudden death Chloroethane, commonly known as ethyl chloride, is a colorless, flammable gas or refrigerated liquid with a faintly sweet odor.
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