‘Pop Idol’ favorite Darius Campbell Danesh dies suddenly at 41

Darius Campbell Danesh, who rose to fame on the British expertise showcase "Pop Idol," was discovered lifeless in his residence on Thursday.
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A Scottish vocal sensation who wowed viewers and judges alike on Britain’s expertise showcase “Pop Idol” is lifeless on the age of 41, Selection reported.

Darius Campbell Danesh was remembered fondly by none apart from Simon Cowell, who recalled how he first befriended the younger expertise.

“I first noticed Darius on tv over 20 years in the past and I obtained to know him very well.
He was charismatic, humorous and only a nice individual to be with,” Cowell informed The Publish. “His passing, for somebody so younger, is an absolute tragedy and my coronary heart goes out to his household and buddies.”

Danesh is seen with Amra-Faye Wright (left) and America Ferrera at a press preview for “Chicago” in London in 2011.

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Danesh, who belted tunes comparable to Brittany Spears’ “…Child One Extra Time” and Tom Jones’ “It’s Not Uncommon” on his technique to turning into an abroad sensation within the early 2000s, was discovered lifeless in his Rochester, Minnesota, residence final Thursday, in line with an announcement from his household to BBC.

Their announcement included particulars of Danesh’s “sudden” passing.

“Darius was discovered unresponsive in mattress in his residence room in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11 and was pronounced lifeless within the afternoon by the native medical experts’ workplace,” the assertion learn.

“The native police division have confirmed that there have been no indicators of intent or suspicious circumstances,” it continued. “The reason for his sudden demise is unknown at this stage whereas medical examinations proceed… We ask that you simply kindly respect our needs for privateness right now while we come to phrases with the tragic lack of our son and brother.”

Danesh first orbited towards stardom due to his rendition of the Spears hit in 2001 as a solid member on actuality present “Popstars.” Quickly after, he auditioned for “Pop Idol” — the precursor to “American Idol” — and have become one of many closing three contestants.

Danesh attended a premiere of “Black Hawk Down” together with his fellow “Pop Idol” contestants. He's seen with Will Younger (far left), Zoe Birkett, Hayley Evetts and Gareth Gates.

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The 12 months following, he inked a cope with Mercury Data and launched two solo albums — “Dive in” and “Stay Twice” — from 2002 to 2004. Danesh’s debut single “Colourblind” topped the UK singles chart for 2 weeks in July 2002.

Later in life he additionally starred in lots of British Broadway West Finish productions, together with as Billy Flynn in “Chicago,” Sky Masterson in “Guys and Dolls” and Rhett Butler in “Gone With the Wind.”