Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Darius Campbell Danesh, Former Pop Idol Star, Dies Aged 41

THE GUARDIAN: Singer and actor found dead in Minnesota, US, on 11 August but cause of death remains unknown

Darius Campbell Danesh in the talent show Popstars. Photograph: ITV/Rex/Shutterstock

The former Pop Idol contestant and theatre star Darius Campbell Danesh has been found dead in his US apartment at the age of 41, his family announced.

The singer and actor was found in Rochester, Minnesota, on 11 August. The cause of death is as yet unknown.

A statement said: “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.

“The local police department have confirmed that there were no signs of intent or suspicious circumstances. The cause of his sudden death is unknown at this stage while medical examinations continue. » | PA Media | Tuesday, August 16, 2022