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Moment Pop Idol star Darius Danesh found dead confirmed in heartbreaking 911 call

His grieving family confirmed the awful news in an emotional statement on Tuesday, informing his many devastated fans that he had died 'suddenly' at his apartment.

Edinburgh Live

Why Darius Campbell Danesh overhauled image after brutal feedback from baby brother

Darius Campbell Danesh was harshly branded a 'national joke' after Popstars, but he had the last laugh when he bounced back on Pop Idol as a new man

Daily Mirror

Pop Idol judge Pete Waterman chokes up on BBC Breakfast as he talks about friend Darius Campbell Danesh's plans before death

Pete appeared on BBC Breakfast and Good Morning Britain where he told viewers about how close he was with the late star

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Selfless Darius Campbell Danesh helped Sheridan Smith through toughest time of her life

In a Loose Women interview from 2017, late Pop Idol singer Darius Campbell Danesh, opened up about his close relationship with Sheridan Smith as he detailed how he helped her through her dad's death

Daily Mirror

Darius Campbell Danesh: Simon Cowell and Gareth Gates lead tributes to late star

Tributes have poured in following the death of the Glasgow born star. Darius Campbell Danesh rose to fame after appearing on ITV's Popstars and a year later bagged a spot in Pop Idol alongside Gareth Gates and Will Young.

Glasgow Live

Heartbreaking moment Darius Campbell Danesh found dead revealed in 911 call

Following the news of Darius' death, a police dispatch reveals a call was placed at 11.53am when a 'medical' team was requested for a 'possible deceased' person.

Daily Record

Darius Campbell Danesh: Late Pop Idol star’s ex-wife Natasha Henstridge says: ‘There are no words, only love’

Tributes have flowed in for Campbell Danesh, 41, after his family revealed on Monday he had been found dead in his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota

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Gareth Gates pays tribute to ‘big brother’ Darius Campbell Danesh following his death

Rylan Clark and Simon Cowell have also shared tributes to the singer, who's death was announced on Tuesday

Liverpool Echo

Gareth Gates and Simon Cowell lead tributes to former Pop Idol star Darius Danesh after tragic death

Darius rose to fame 20 years ago on ITV talent show Pop Idol where he finished third behind Gareth Gates and winner Will Young

Irish Mirror

Moment Darius Danesh found dead revealed in heartbreaking 911 call

A heartbreaking phone call was made to the police after Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh was found unresponsive in his US apartment before he was confirmed dead at the age of 41

Daily Mirror

Darius Campbell Danesh: an alluring mix of naivety, panache and genuine talent

His journey from tryer to survivor to established success story is unlike anything else seen in TV talent show history

The Guardian - UK

Inside Darius Campbell Danesh’s marriage to ex Natasha Henstridge as she pays tribute

Pop Idol singer Darius Campbell-Danesh, who has died at the age of 41, tied the knot with ex-wife and Canadian actress Natasha Henstridge in 2011 - but it sadly wasn't to last.

Daily Record

Darius Campbell-Danesh's ex-wife Natasha Henstridge pays heartfelt tribute after star's death

Natasha Henstridge, who married the musician in 2011 before their divorce in 2018, shared her own emotional words with several sweet photos of the pair.

Daily Record

Darius Campbell Danesh's Pop Idol competitor Gareth Gates pays emotional tribute to 'gentle soul'

Lorraine Kelly and Rylan Clark also paid tribute

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Manchester Evening News

Simon Cowell remembers 'charismatic' Darius Campbell Danesh following his sudden death as Gareth Gates says he's 'heartbroken'

The family of the former Pop Idol contestant confirmed his unexpected passing, aged 41, on Tuesday (August 16)

Daily Mirror

Inside Darius Campbell Danesh’s marriage with ex-wife Natasha Henstridge as she pays tribute

Pop Idol singer Darius Campbell-Danesh, who has died at the age of 41, tied the knot with ex-wife and Canadian actress Natasha Henstridge in 2011 after a blissful romance - but it sadly wasn't to last

The Independent UK

Darius Danesh: Simon Cowell reacts to ‘absolute tragedy’ of Pop Idol star’s death

The music mogul was a judge when Danesh competed on ‘Pop Idol’

Daily Mirror

Darius Campbell-Danesh's ex-wife Natasha Henstridge pays tribute after star's death

Darius Campbell-Danesh has died at the age of 41 and his ex-wife Natasha Henstridge shared a Mother Theresa quote along with a string of pics of the pair in an emotional tribute

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Daily Mirror

Darius Danesh was 'really excited about Pop Idol comeback' just weeks before tragic death

Darius was reportedly set to fly back to the UK to film a special Pop Idol reunion special alongside Will Young and Gareth Gates who were “lined up for a duet”

Daily Mirror

Darius Danesh's hit Colourblind soars to No. 1 on iTunes hours after star’s tragic death

Twenty years after it topped the UK charts in 2002, Darius Campbell Danesh’s pop hit Colourblind is now topping the iTunes charts following his death aged 41

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County Durham's Zoe Birkett pays tribute to former Pop Idol co-star Darius Danesh

Zoe Birkett, from Consett, finished fourth on the 2002 edition of Pop Idol behind the late Darius, Gareth Gates and the show's ultimate winner, Will Young.

Daily Record

Simon Cowell remembers 'charismatic' Darius Danesh as Gareth Gates pays tribute to 'big brother'

The 38-year-old singer shared his heartbreak over his pal's tragic death after they battled it out on Pop Idol in 2002 which catapulted their careers sky high.

The Independent UK

Gareth Gates shares emotional tribute to ‘dear friend’ Darius Danesh after he dies aged 41

‘He was one of the most beautiful, intelligent and gentle souls I was lucky enough to know, a soul that lit up every room,’ Gates wrote

Daily Mirror

Darius Campbell Danesh's Pop Idol rival Gareth Gates pays emotional tribute to 'big brother'

Gareth Gates, who competed against Darius in Pop Idol in 2002, paid tribute by referring to him as a 'big brother' and a 'gentle soul'

Daily Mirror

ITV bosses set sights on Pop Idol revival as series celebrates 21st birthday

Pop Idol launched on ITV back in 2001 and it became an instant smash with viewers, and as it gears up to celebrate it's 21st birthday, TV bosses are toying with the idea of bringing back the iconic talent series

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