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Darius Campbell Danesh was ‘excited’ to be involved in recent Pop Idol reunion plans

The West End star was ‘in talks’ with the talent show just weeks before his death

Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2022

Former Pop Idol hosts Ant and Dec pay tribute to singer Darius Campbell Danesh following his death

Writing on Twitter, the Geordie presenters spoke of their sadness and said of Darius 'we had many laughs with him on his Pop Idol journey'

Chronicle Live · Aug 17, 2022

Darius' final days - Rod Stewart gig and dog walk with Gerard Butler before tragic death

Dying just eight days before his 42nd birthday, Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh lived life to the fullest in the weeks prior to his tragic passing

Daily Mirror · Aug 17, 2022

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 · Aug 17, 2022

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 · Aug 17, 2022

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

Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2022

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 · Aug 17, 2022

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 · Aug 17, 2022

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 · Aug 17, 2022

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 · Aug 17, 2022