The Scottish singer-songwriter and actor, who went by the stage name Darius Danesh when he first appeared on ITV’s Popstars in 2001, also appeared on the first Pop Idol, which was won by Will Young.
The 41-year-old, who also had a successful theater career, was discovered dead in his US apartment, though the cause of death is unknown.
How old is Darius Campbell?
Darius Campbell died at the age of 41 years old. According to his family, Campbell died on August 11, 2022, after being discovered unresponsive in his apartment.
Why did Darius change his name?
Although he rose to prominence as Darius Danesh, he later changed his name to include his mother Avril’s maiden name, Campbell, after an emotional visit to his grandfather in a Paisley nursing home caused him to reflect on his Scottish ancestry.