Darius Danesh

Music producer and former Pop Idol judge Peter Waterman has paid tribute to his friend Darius Danesh.

It is yet not known whether Darius had any link to the Mayo Clinic. So quiet, so polite, so gentle, I guess he was the perfect person. [Pop Idol singer Darius was found dead in his Rochester, Minnesota, apartment on August 11](/tvshowbiz/article-11116931/Darius-dead-Pop-Idol-star-dead-apartment-aged-41.html) aged 41, as police continue to probe his mystery death. We'll secure the residence.' There is no known threat to the public.' Another call was allegedly made minutes later from an operator saying: 'No need for them to respond. He had too much talent. He always called me Peter. He never called me Pete. Darius could have gone on to be bigger than Michael Buble.' [Good Morning Britain](/tvshowbiz/good-morning-britain/index.html) on Wednesday, Pete described Darius as 'the perfect person' as he revealed they were in contact recently and planned to work together on the star's return to music. 'He was the perfect person': Pete Waterman pays tribute to Darius Danesh as he reveals they were planning to work together on star's return to music ahead of his death

Darius Campbell Danesh's first song Colourblind went to the top of the UK charts exactly 20 years ago, after his death at 41 was announced.

[sparking tributes](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/16/darius-campbell-danesh-dead-simon-cowell-pays-tribute-to-pop-idol-singer-17194970/) from [across the industry](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/16/darius-campbell-danesh-dead-rylan-leads-tributes-after-pop-idol-star-dies-17194056/), many fans paid homage in particular to his first song Colourblind as an ‘anthem’ and ‘an absolute banger’. [Darius Campbell Danesh was ‘excited’ to be ‘in talks’ for Pop Idol reunion weeks before his death](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/17/darius-campbell-danesh-pop-idol-star-was-in-talks-for-reunion-17196315/?ico=more_text_links) [Pop Idol co-star Gareth Gates](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/16/darius-campbell-danesh-dead-pop-idols-gareth-gates-heartbroken-17194754/) off the top spot in its first week, with his song Anyone of Us (Stupid Mistake), before preventing Coldplay from reaching number one with In My Place in its second week. [The Pop Idol and theatre star’s career ](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/16/darius-campbell-danesh-dead-singers-career-following-death-aged-41-17193780/)included TV acting roles, triumph in ITV reality competition Popstar to Operastar and leading West End roles in the likes of Chicago and Funny Girl. [Darius Campbell Danesh](https://metro.co.uk/tag/darius-campbell/) was flying high in the charts exactly 20 years ago his week, as he enjoyed his [hit single Colourblind](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/16/darius-campbell-danesh-dead-fans-remember-hit-colourblind-17194263/) reaching number one. [Campbell Danesh’s death was announced](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/16/darius-campbell-danesh-dead-pop-idol-star-dies-aged-41-17193686/) by his family on Tuesday, aged just 41, two decades after he soared to the highest heights of the UK Singles Chart.

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.

It comes after the 41-year-old behind hit single Colourblind was found dead at this home in Minnesota.

There is no known threat to the public." The Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office identified the person as Darius Campbell, age 41.” [Simon Cowell](https://www.chardandilminsternews.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/20666581.simon-cowell-remembers-darius-campbell-danesh-pop-idol-star-suddenly-dies-aged-41/) has remembered Darius as “charismatic, funny and just a great person to be with”. “He was charismatic, funny and just a great person to be with. Sharing an update on the star’s cause of death, the statement added: “The investigation into the cause of his death is still pending. The Public Information Officer for the Rochester Police Department said in a statement: “Officers responded to a deceased person call at 11.53am on August 11.

Pop Idol star Darius Danesh almost died twice before his tragic death at aged 41. Many celebrities have been sharing tributes for the star including music ...

I had been flying a lot and picked up bacterial meningitis which at that time was on the rise." He continued: "I had picked up an inflammatory virus from the Thames that had stayed in my system. The charity is said to remove 99.9 percent of all known "water-borne pathogens, bacteria and viruses" - and drank water from a Thames sewage outlet. The terrifying ordeal happened when he filmed a promo clip for his charity Fresh2O Water filter. Darius broke his neck and his "trauma compression injury" was similar to the injury that Superman actor Christopher Reeve suffered - which left him paralysed. He had been a passenger in a Porsche when it hit a wall at 70mph after skidding on oil during a sunshine break in Spain.

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 ...

“He was charismatic, funny and just a great person to be with.” Forever in my heart." So so sad,” Tweeted one fan who shared the news. It was a UK number one and his album Dive In also ranked in the UK top 10. “Number 1 in the uk charts 20 years ago today and back at number 1 in the iTunes Charts today! [pop hit](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-darius-campbell-danesh-dead-27756667) was number one 20 years ago and now it’s back at the top spot in the iTunes charts after the singer died aged 41.

Darius Danesh, the singer who found fame on Pop Idol, has sadly passed away and tributes from friends and family are flooding in.

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," Gareth added, "I will miss our chats. Simon Cowell, a former Pop Idol judge told PA news agency, "I first saw Darius on television over 20 years ago and I got to know him really well. "I can’t quite believe the news of my dear friend Darius passing. A statement from the family read, "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Darius Campbell Danesh. Leading the emotional tributes to the late Darius, the singer's ex-wife Natasha Henstridge took to social media to share a post of them and their two sons, Tristan River and Asher Sky. Deepest condolences to his family," said the presenter.

Darius Campbell Danesh was the singer who came third on Pop Idol, behind Will Young and Gareth Gates, and looked to have the musical world at his feet. So ...

It left him in a neck brace and he told Hello! His brain later swelled up and he fell into a coma. He previously told the Herald newspaper that it was a "turbulent" relationship, and Darius was devastated when they filed for divorce a few years later. He told the Daily Record at the time that his real name was Darius Campbell-Danesh and revealed it wasn't his decision to drop the Campbell from his name, stating that TV producers made the decision for him. In 2010, Darius announced that he'd changed his surname to Campbell, saying he was very "proud" of his Scottish heritage and felt compelled to do so after his Scottish grandfather sang a song that brought tears to his eyes. Darius met his former wife when he moved from Scotland to the US and became a step-dad to her two young sons. He credited Cowell with persuading him to take on the role in the first place, saying he was "incredibly grateful" for the opportunities he had been given and "to be able to call Simon Cowell a friend". "He's the consummate businessman and a wonderful guy and there's a lot of Simon Cowell in Billy Flynn in terms of the way he approaches things and I recognise that in terms of the character," he said. "I suddenly got a shock, worrying that the water filters didn't work and that they had been sent off and that other people could have died because of this," he said. The singer was promoting a water filter for a charity in which he demonstrated the product. "When Simon Cowell offered me a contract and I turned it down, it seemed like the obvious thing to do," he said. [Hello magazine](https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/2014062519567/darius-campbell-talks-turning-down-record-deal-with-simon-cowell/) that not hooking up with Cowell was the "obvious thing to do" and that the controversial decision had led to his success in the music industry.

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.

Darius Campbell Danesh was found dead in his US apartment on August 11, his family announced, with actress Natasha on Wednesday (17.08.22) sharing a series of ...

There is no known threat to the public.” Darius said about the split: “It was often a long-distance relationship for half of it. That in itself was an amazing experience, but a painful one. “The investigation into the cause of his death is still pending. A statement from Darius’ family about his passing 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.

Music producer and former Pop Idol judge Peter Waterman lamented the death of his friend Darius Danesh and noted that he was the perfect person.

He always called me Peter. He never called me Pete. He was so polite, and so talented.'

Darius Danesh's body was found on August 11 at his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota, near the Mayo Clinic's 1265-bed Saint Marys Campus.

Another call was allegedly made minutes later from an operator saying: “No need to respond.” The singer was staying at The Berkman apartments, billed as Rochester’s premier address for “elegant short-term and long-term furnished suites and residential living”. A call was placed when a medical team was requested for a “possible deceased” person. John said: “It meant the world to me and the family to have Darius sing, a spine-tingling rendition of Hallelujah... Fan Susan Shores, 44, said: “Darius was the warmest of souls. Natasha, who was married to the singer between 2011 and 2018, added: “There are no words Darius…

It comes after the 41-year-old behind hit single Colourblind was found dead at this home in Minnesota.

There is no known threat to the public." The Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office identified the person as Darius Campbell, age 41.” [Simon Cowell](https://www.chardandilminsternews.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/20666581.simon-cowell-remembers-darius-campbell-danesh-pop-idol-star-suddenly-dies-aged-41/) has remembered Darius as “charismatic, funny and just a great person to be with”. “He was charismatic, funny and just a great person to be with. Sharing an update on the star’s cause of death, the statement added: “The investigation into the cause of his death is still pending. The Public Information Officer for the Rochester Police Department said in a statement: “Officers responded to a deceased person call at 11.53am on August 11.

Darius died just eight days before his 42nd birthday but he certainly lived his life to the fullest in the weeks prior to his tragic passing.

"He was really excited about the reunion and was in talks with producers to appear on it. “It was going to be an hour-and a-half-long special hosted by Ant and Dec and full of nostalgia for the millions of Pop Idol fans. [The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/darius-final-days-before-tragic-27763349), In one beaming photo, a gracious Darius thrilled one concert-goer as he stopped to chat to her and pose for the selfie. He famously declined an offer from tycoon Simon Cowell to sign a record deal and instead worked on Colourblind himself with a music producer. It was an exciting time for the singer, who was reportedly looking forward to appearing in a Pop Idol reunion show just weeks before his tragic death. 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. Darius' family announced his tragic death in an emotional statement, which read: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Darius Campbell Danesh. The two had become friends when Darius moved over to America and headed out on June 11 [to walk his dog](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/last-photo-darius-shows-pop-27760087). Following the news of Darius' untimely death, a police dispatch call, obtained by He first appeared on our screens in show Popstars back in 2001, Darius went on to forge a stellar career over the past two decades. Plans were reportedly being made for filming at the Criterion Theatre in London’s West End. The Colourblind singer delighted fans at a Rod Stewart Los Angeles gig he attended on June 14 - just nine weeks before his death.

The late singer starred on the talent show Pop Idol before having a string of hits and stage roles.

"I came back with a willingness to learn from my mistakes and to simply share my voice and love of music," he added. "So sad to hear the news of Darius's passing," she said. RIP." "Hugely enthusiastic, a passionate performer and proud Scotsman. He was an absolute gentleman & I know all of us who did Popstars with him will remember him with huge fondness. He had a way of bringing us all together & had such a natural warmth about him. You know, that doesn't inspire me." "How great! "He's the consummate businessman and a wonderful guy and there's a lot of Simon Cowell in Billy Flynn in terms of the way he approaches things, and I recognise that in terms of the character," he said. The final was watched by more than 13 million people. Our hearts go out to his lovely family. In a post on Instagram, he added: "He was one of the most beautiful, intelligent and gentle souls I was lucky enough to know, a soul that lit up every room."

From friendships with A-list actors Rebel Wilson and Gerard Butler, to producing films with Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, the late Darius Campbell ...

[Natasha showed her on-going love for the star as she shared a string of sweet photos of the pair](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/darius-campbell-daneshs-ex-wife-27759490). Forever Janam." "There are no words Darius… A fantastic movie." I hope people enjoy it and are moved by it." According to IMBD, Darius was working as a producer on documentary called American Dreamland at the time of his tragic death - a thought provoking documentary about creating a small intentional community amid the chaos of present day America. He also went on to produce a documentary called Fountain of Youth and was executive producer on the horror movie House Red in 2018. His cause of death remains unknown. Speaking at the launch of the gritty film at London's Soho House, Darius described the process of working on the movie as "challenging" but revealed he was "over the moon" with the end result. During his time in the States, the Colourblind singer went on to dabble in movies- working as a co-executive producer on the horror film Imperium starring Daniel Radcliffe in 2016. Wearing a flat cap and rolled up khaki trousers in the photo, which was taken on June 11, Darius walked a dog as he carried a pair of boots as 300 star Gerard walked alongside him with a pair of trainers slung over his shoulder. Following his rise to fame in the U.K in the early 00s - appearing on both Popstars and Pop Idol before going on to wow on the West End - Darius eventually headed over to America where he found love, critical success and a number of showbiz pals.

The late singer starred on the talent show Pop Idol before having a string of hits and stage roles.

"I came back with a willingness to learn from my mistakes and to simply share my voice and love of music," he added. "So sad to hear the news of Darius's passing," she said. RIP." "Hugely enthusiastic, a passionate performer and proud Scotsman. He was an absolute gentleman & I know all of us who did Popstars with him will remember him with huge fondness. He had a way of bringing us all together & had such a natural warmth about him. You know, that doesn't inspire me." "How great! "He's the consummate businessman and a wonderful guy and there's a lot of Simon Cowell in Billy Flynn in terms of the way he approaches things, and I recognise that in terms of the character," he said. The final was watched by more than 13 million people. Our hearts go out to his lovely family. In a post on Instagram, he added: "He was one of the most beautiful, intelligent and gentle souls I was lucky enough to know, a soul that lit up every room."