Darius Danesh performs on Pop Idol

Darius Danesh performs on Pop Idol Darius Danesh, the singer and actor who rose to fame on Popstars and Pop Idol, has died at the age of 41. A statement from the Scottish star’s family 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 11 August and was pronounced dead in the afternoon by the local medical examiners’ office.” Pop Idol, ITV