Scottish singer-actor Darius Danesh passed away at the age of 41 years, as announced by his family members on August 16, 2022.
Danesh first attracted attention on ITV talent shows Popstars and Pop Idol two decades ago. His debut single, Colourblind, was released in 2002 and went straight to number one on the charts.
Versatile artist, Danesh was also known for performing the role of Billy Flynn in the West End production of Chicago. He appeared as a lead in Guys & Dolls and Gone with the Wind.
Following the tragic news of Danesh’s passing, social media is swamped with condolence messages for his loved ones. Continue to further know about him.
Obituary: Pop Idol Darius Danesh Dead At 41
Darius Danesh was found dead at his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11, 2022.
A statement was released by his family, which reads: ‘It is with huge sadness that we announce the passing of Darius Campbell Danesh.’
‘Darius was discovered unresponsive in bed in his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11 and was pronounced dead in the afternoon by the local medical examiners’ office.’
The late singer was born in Glasgow in 1980 to a Scottish mother and an Iranian father. He was a student at the University of Edinburgh, where he studied English Literature and Arts.
Danesh had been married to Natasha Henstridge between 2011 to 2018. He does not have any children.
Was Darius Danesh Sick At The Time Of Death?
Darius Danesh’s death cause is unknown at the time. However, a medical examination is still being conducted to determine the possible cause. There are high chances that the singer might have died from a stroke or a heart attack.
According to his family members, there were no eerie circumstances or indications of malice surrounding his passing. They have also requested privacy during the rough time. Similarly, the local police department has confirmed that there are no signs of intent or suspicious circumstances.
Despite having a history of cancer in his family, the musician, fortunately, escaped the ailment. Although, he had faced a couple of death scare in his past.
Story Behind Darius Danesh Coma and Illness
Darius Danesh had fought a horrific coma scare in 2017. He had collapsed into a near-fatal unconsciousness after drinking dirty water.
Danesh, who went for a shooting an advert for a charity water filter, had drunk the unfiltered water from the River Thames. As a result, the singer was hospitalized in Glasgow after catching bacterial meningitis. He was later diagnosed with cerebral edema.
Accoridng to Healthline, cerebral edema causes the swelling of the brain. It is a life-threatening condition that causes fluid to develop in the brain causing intracranial pressure.
The Pop idol said after his diagnosis: ‘I drank the water for the video and raised the funds but, when I went to Glasgow to see my mum for her birthday, I collapsed.
‘It turned out I had a cerebral oedema where your brain swells bigger than your skull. Dad saved my life. He got me to hospital. They diagnosed it quickly,’ added the singer.
Meanwhile, the coma is not the only pain he suffered. His father, Dr. Booth Danesh was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
In 2015, his mother, Avril Campbell Danesh, was also diagnosed with breast cancer.