Darius Danesh: Pop idol and West End star dies aged 41
 

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Singer and actor Darius Danesh, who rose to fame on ITV talent shows Popstars and Pop Idol two decades ago, has died at the age of 41.

He came third on Pop Idol behind Will Young and Gareth Gates in 2002.

The Scot became a household name thanks to his theatrical rendition of Britney Spears Hit Me Baby One More Time.

He went on to become a West End star, appearing in musicals like Chicago and the Oliver Award-winning Guys and Dolls.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62564721

Heard it about 10 minutes ago on Talk TV. Tragic. :(

Only 41.
R.I.P.

Very sad news.

Could it be Drugs OD?

Oh wow, that's a shock, he's so young. He was such a memorable contestant that year

The Telegraph has reported he died on August 11th.

Could be a misprint.

wow

Such a beautiful man. shocking. did he ever come out?

That’s so very sad


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RIP

He shouldnt be remembered for this. I'm sure it haunted him.

This is a nicer way to remember him

I'm so shocked and sad at this news. RIP young man. :love:

Just saw it on twitter. Such a shock.

Ah no how sad :(

Colourblind is such a great tune, one of those that I can go years without hearing it then still remember every word when it comes on

Do you mean the Daily Mail?

I just heard same date on news and they also said no signs of any intent.

Telegraph. :)

OK on DM as well

[The singer and actor was found dead
in his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota,
on August 11 – although the cause of death remains unknown.]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbi...t-aged-41.html

Look at the abusive replies to this tweet by a person of colour for just tweeting out the facts that are so far revealed.

More or less the same as what you just posted.

He must have touched some nerve with them, I don't know what it could be.

His mother was my doctor for a while

Can't explain :skull: he's barely cold.

We await the tests
that should find out the truth.

RIP

I always remember Colourblind from him.

Very sad…