Simon Cowell paid tribute to Darius Campbell Danesh, calling his death an "absolute tragedy".
The two of them appeared together on his 2002 pop his idol, with Syco boss Simon serving as a judge, and Darius impressed with his singing ability. rice field.
Tragically, Darius' family announced that the Pop Idol contestant turned successful theater star...his cause of death has yet to be confirmed.
In a statement to PA, Simon said:
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Dymond /Thames/Syco/REX/Shutterstock)"His death was an absolute tragedy for someone so young and my heart goes out to his family. Our condolences to and friends.”
Darius' family announced his death in an emotional statement on Tuesday, saying: Darius was found unresponsive in bed in his Rochester, Minnesota apartment on August 11 and was confirmed dead later that afternoon by the local coroner's office.
"The local police station confirmed there were no signs of intentional or suspicious circumstances. The cause of his sudden death is unknown at this stage following a medical examination.
62}” In coming to terms with the tragic loss of our son and brother, please respect our request for privacy at this time.Image:
PA)Nicki Chapman was the first Popstars judge to mourn his death and wrote on social media: "There is only one Darius Campbell Danesh.
"A true gentleman with a kind soul & mischievous in his eyes. There was a radiance I liked, from his eventful first audition for Popstars to the kindness of him inviting me to come see him perform on stage in the West End
"At this sad time, my thoughts are with his family."
Darius ended up walking his dog in Malibu with Hollywood friend Gerard Butler.
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handout)Friends hanging out near Gerald's house were photographed barefoot. I was.
Scottish singer-songwriter and actor, then known as Darius his Danesh. He made his first bid for fame in 2001 on his ITV show Pop Stars. He also appeared in the first Pop His Idol, which was won byWill Young.
Pop During his Idol stint,signed Simon Cowell who received an offer for a record - he declined and the producer he agreed to work with Steve Lillywhite. .
He achieved success on stage, appearing in two of his performances in Chicago as Billy He Flynn, and in the West End in Guys and Dolls, Gone with the Wind, and others. did.
