Tributes flood in for Darius Danesh after Pop Idol and West End star’s death

Tributes for the former Pop Idol contestant Darius Campbell Danesh have flooded in following the West End star’s death.

The Scottish theatre performer, 41, was found dead in his Rochester, Minnesota apartment in the States on August 11.

His cause of death remains unknown.

Celebrity friends that knew Danesh have publicly expressed their condolences following the news, which emerged on Tuesday.

Liberty X singer Jessica Pietersen tweeted: “I’m so sad. Darius was only 41. 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. Rest in peace lovely man.”

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Fellow Liberty X group singer Michelle Heaton tweeted: “So sad … thoughts with Darius family right now x always our Britney.”

Actor and comedian Sanjeev Bhaskar responded to Sky News’ announcement, tweeting: “Sad news of Darius’ shockingly untimely passing.

“He was a guest on The Kumars and couldn’t have been a nicer, warmer guest with a great sense of self deprecation.”

Singer and fiancé to Vanessa Feltz, Ben Ofoedu, added to the tributes on Twitter: “This is so sad! R.I.P bro always a gentleman #darius”.

BBC Radio One DJ Adele Roberts tweeted: “This is so sad. Thinking of Darius’ family and friends.”

TV presenter Rylan also added: “Proper sad about Darius”, with a love heart.