Stars from the world of music and TV have paid tribute to the “terrific” Darius Campbell Danesh following his dying on the age of 41.
The former Pop Idol contestant was discovered lifeless in his residence in Minnesota on 11 August, his household introduced on Tuesday.
While his reason behind dying isn’t but identified, medical examinations are persevering with to happen and the native police division has stated there are “no signs of intent or suspicious circumstances”.
The Scottish singer-songwriter and theatre star shot to fame after showing within the ITV present Popstars, the place he grew to become identified for his audition efficiency of Britney’s Baby One More Time.
Leading tributes was former Pop Idol choose Pete Waterman, who informed Sky News that Campbell Danesh was a “such a lovely lad” and his “heart goes out” to his household.
“I still can’t quite believe it. He was 41 years old… it’s such a young age,” he stated. “It was one of the phone calls you just never expect.”
Mr Waterman added: “He was pretty to work with, real and vastly gifted. I first met him on the primary Pop Idol, I hadn’t seen him on Popstars, however I had two younger daughters who informed me about this loopy man singing Baby One More Time.
“He walked out, and he sang, and I thought he was brilliant. I thought, ‘wow, this guy is great’, and we became firm friends.”
He went on to say Campbell Danesh was “hugely polite” however a “complex character” who was exhausting to “pin down”.
“He did shows, he produced films, he did all sorts of investments, and we talked about him getting back into the pop industry and I just knew it would never happen,” he stated.
“He could have been Michael Buble, but he wanted to do too many things.”
‘A real household man’
Presenter and former member of Hear’Say Myleene Klass paid tribute to the “talented” Campbell Danesh.
Sharing a hyperlink to a video of the singer performing, the 44-year-old, who additionally discovered fame on Popstars, wrote: “Everyone should watch this performance. Darius, you were so talented, so kind.
“A real household man. My ideas are with them now.”
She also shared an image of a group of people, including herself and Darius, with the caption: “Back on the very begin.”
‘My childhood crush’
Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt posted a picture of the singer performing at a competition on her Instagram story.
“Darius, you have been my childhood crush from Pop Idol days and I nonetheless blast out Colourblind on a wet day… prayers to your loved ones, buddies and followers,” she wrote.
Campbell Danesh’s debut single, Colourblind, was released in July 2002 after he appeared on the show and shot to number one.
‘Always our Britney’
Liberty X member Jessica Taylor, whose group was shaped on Popstars, tweeted: “I’m so sad. Darius was only 41.
“He was an absolute gentleman and I do know all of us who did Popstars with him will keep in mind him with large fondness.
“He had a way of bringing us all together and had such a natural warmth about him. Rest in peace lovely man.”
Fellow bandmate Michelle Heaton stated: “So sad… thoughts with Darius family right now x always our Britney.”
‘Truly heartbreaking’
Sharing a photograph of her and Campbell Danesh, Allo Allo actress Vicki Michelle described him as a “lovely talented man and a gentleman”.
English-born actor Matthew Marsden described the information as “truly heartbreaking” and remembered the primary time he met Campbell Danesh.
“I first met Darius when he auditioned for the Big Breakfast weather man years ago. He was a terrific human being. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family,” he stated.
Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts merely stated: “This is so sad. Thinking of Darius’ family and friends.”
Source: information.sky.com”