Darius Campbell

DARIUS CAMPBELL DANESH has died at the age of 41. The cause of death is currently unknown. The former pop idol sensation faced two life-threatening health ...

"The cause of his sudden death is unknown at this stage while medical examinations continue. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Darius Campbell Danesh," they said in a statement. The cause of death is not known, but his family said he was found in his US apartment. DARIUS CAMPBELL DANESH has died at the age of 41. The cause of death is currently unknown. [Sunday Post](https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/i-drank-dirty-water-from-the-thames-to-prove-it-could-be-made-safe-but-it-put-me-into-a-coma/) at the time, he said: "In order to raise funds to get the water filters to Africa, we did a demonstration video down at the Thames next to a sewage outlet.

The Pop Idol singer's ex-wife also shared a heartfelt message about love. 'Pop Idol' singer Darius Danesh in 2016, Danesh with Gareth Gates and Will. Getty ...

[“Darius was such a huge figure for that early ‘00s](https://twitter.com/SophLouiseHall/status/1559569123629301761) wave of reality TV and characters coming out of it. I’ll always remember his wonderful warm tall hugs and his words of wisdom in any situation, with that rich deep Scottish accent that soothed your soul.” Danesh then went on to forge a career for himself in the West End, earning great acclaim for his portrayal of Billy Flynn in Chicago. “He was charismatic, funny, and just a great person to be with. The couple filed for divorce in 2013, and the proceedings were finalised in 2018. Forever in my heart.” He returned to our screens a year later, this time without his ponytail, to audition for Pop Idol. [Darius took me under his wing](https://www.instagram.com/p/ChVLUd8rlUE/?hl=en) during our time in Pop Idol. The 41-year-old was found dead in his U.S. The cause of his sudden death is unknown, at this stage, while medical examinations continue.” "The local police department have confirmed that there were no signs of intent or suspicious circumstances. home in Minnesota on August 11.

Darius Campbell Danesh joked he had 'nine lives' as he suffered serious accidents and medical issues, before his death aged 41.

He went on to appear on Pop Idol and reach the finals. However, two years after their nuptials, they filed for divorce and it was finalised in 2018. She wrote: ‘I have found the paradox that is you love until it hurts. The Colour Blind singer told The Sun at the time: ‘The filters remove 99.99 per cent of bacteria. [Darius Campbell Danesh was at the top of the charts with Colourblind exactly 20 years ago](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/17/darius-campbell-danesh-was-number-1-with-colourblind-20-years-ago-17196635/?ico=more_text_links) [ rose to fame when he appeared on Popstars in 2001](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/16/darius-campbell-danesh-dead-singers-career-following-death-aged-41-17193780/) with a performance of Britney Spears’ Baby One More Time that would go down in TV history. [ number one hit in 2002 with his track Colourblind](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/17/darius-campbell-danesh-was-number-1-with-colourblind-20-years-ago-17196635/), was [found unresponsive at his home in the US](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/16/darius-campbell-danesh-dead-pop-idol-star-dies-aged-41-17193686/) on 11 August. Henstridge, who started dating Campbell Danesh in 2004 and tied the knot with him in 2011, shared a string of sweet photos of the pair of them. As part of a charity endeavour, the singer had promoted a water filter by charity Fresh2o and drank river water through the filter – unaware that it was in fact a prototype, and not the real deal. Seven years later the star was again hospitalised and placed in a coma for a serious condition caused after he drank water from the river Thames. He revealed the nurse told him that had he suffered the break three millimetres to one side, he would have been paralysed – and three millimetres to the other direction, he would have been dead. Magazine](https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/201103145097/darius-campbell/natasha-henstridge/secret-wedding/) at the time that he felt like ‘the luckiest man alive,’ appearing in the pages of the magazine wearing a neck brace.

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' ...

Gareth, 38, described his Pop Idol co-star as his 'big brother' as he penned: "I can’t quite believe the news of my dear friend Darius passing. Former Pop Idol star Gareth Gates also rushed to share his condolences after learning the devastating news of Darius' death at 41. There is no known threat to the public.” Darius' cause of death is still unknown. [Darius Campbell Danesh](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/darius-campbell) had died in his home at the age of 41. Although the exact cause of the singer's death is not yet known, the heartbreaking statement from his family read: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Darius Campbell Danesh. After his successful stint in Pop Idol, he was offered a record deal by Simon Cowell - which he turned down in favour of working with producer Steve Lillywhite. Darius took me under his wing during our time in Pop Idol, like a big brother; always looking out for me and for that I thank you my friend. “He was charismatic, funny and just a great person to be with. Darius' ex-wife, Natasha Henstridge, also shared her own emotional words as she quoted Mother Theresa in her heartbreaking tribute. Following the news of Darius' untimely death, a police dispatch, obtained by The Public Information Officer for the Rochester Police Department told the publication: “Officers responded to a deceased person call at 11.53am on August 11. Paying tribute, Simon said: "I first saw Darius on television over 20 years ago and I got to know him really well.

The Scottish singer Darius Campbell Danesh, who has died suddenly aged 41, burst into the early world of reality television when he appeared on the talent ...

But Pop Idol set him on his way and he followed Colourblind in the singles chart with Rushes (2002) and Incredible (What I Meant to Say), the following year. A second album, Live Twice (2004), proved to be his final LP, hovering outside the Top 30, although it did produce two Top 10 singles, Kinda Love (2004) and the title track (2005). The following year, directed by Trevor Nunn, he starred as Rhett Butler in the original production of Gone With the Wind (New London theatre, 2008), Margaret Martin’s musical adaptation of Margaret Mitchell’s epic novel. Then he toured with the company in Carmen, which included a performance at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Following his first stint in Chicago, he was taken seriously enough to be given the starring role of Sky Masterson in the director Michael Grandage’s Olivier award-winning production of Guys and Dolls (Piccadilly theatre, 2007). Darius wrote all the songs and it became a Top 10 hit that quickly fulfilled his vow to go platinum.

Danesh rose to fame in the early 2000s as a contestant on the music competition shows “Popstars” and “Pop Idol.”