THE showbiz world has been left in shock over the tragic death of Darius Campbell. Darius, who went on to perform in the theatre after his stint on Pop Idol in 2001, was found dead in his US apartment on August 11.
As news broke of his passing Darius' famous pals took to social media to post tributes. Rylan Clark said: "Proper sad about Darius." Radio host Adele Roberts wrote: "This is so sad.
Thinking of Darius’ family and friends." And actor Sanjeev Bhaskar added: "Sad news of Darius’ shockingly untimely passing. He was a guest on The Kumars and couldn’t have been a nicer, warmer guest with a great sense of self deprecation.." More on Darius CampbellPAYING TRIBUTE Showbiz world in shock as tributes flood in for late Darius CampbellSTAR GONE Tributes flood in as Pop Idol singer passes away age 41 Singer Kavana said: "RIP Darius so sad." The cause of his death isn't known.
However, police say there are no suspicious circumstances. A statement released by his family today reads: "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.
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