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Darius based his Chicago role on Simon Cowell when he starred opposite Ugly Betty star

Before his tragic passing last week, Darius Campbell Danesh took inspiration from former Pop Idol mentor Simon Cowell as he took on the role of Billy Flynn in Chicago in 2011

Daily Mirror

Moment Pop Idol star Darius Danesh found dead confirmed in heartbreaking 911 call

His grieving family confirmed the awful news in an emotional statement on Tuesday, informing his many devastated fans that he had died 'suddenly' at his apartment.

Edinburgh Live

Pop Idol judge Pete Waterman chokes up on BBC Breakfast as he talks about friend Darius Campbell Danesh's plans before death

Pete appeared on BBC Breakfast and Good Morning Britain where he told viewers about how close he was with the late star

Manchester Evening News

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Selfless Darius Campbell Danesh helped Sheridan Smith through toughest time of her life

In a Loose Women interview from 2017, late Pop Idol singer Darius Campbell Danesh, opened up about his close relationship with Sheridan Smith as he detailed how he helped her through her dad's death

Daily Mirror

Darius Campbell Danesh: Simon Cowell and Gareth Gates lead tributes to late star

Tributes have poured in following the death of the Glasgow born star. Darius Campbell Danesh rose to fame after appearing on ITV's Popstars and a year later bagged a spot in Pop Idol alongside Gareth Gates and Will Young.

Glasgow Live

Heartbreaking moment Darius Campbell Danesh found dead revealed in 911 call

Following the news of Darius' death, a police dispatch reveals a call was placed at 11.53am when a 'medical' team was requested for a 'possible deceased' person.

Daily Record

Simon Cowell says Darius Campbell Danesh's death is an 'absolute tragedy' as he leads tributes

Darius was found dead aged 41 in his apartment in Minnesota

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Gareth Gates pays tribute to ‘big brother’ Darius Campbell Danesh following his death

Rylan Clark and Simon Cowell have also shared tributes to the singer, who's death was announced on Tuesday

Liverpool Echo

Simon Cowell cuddles Lauren Silverman as he looks very different

Simon's thin appearance sparked concern earlier this year

Wales Online

Simon Cowell looks slimmer than ever on holiday with his fiancée, son and ex-girlfriend

X Factor creator Simon Cowell spent some time in the countryside recently with his fiancée Lauren Silverman and their son Eric Cowell, as well as family friends like his ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour

Daily Mirror

Pete Waterman: ‘Darius could have gone on to be bigger than Michael Buble’

Music executive Waterman was a judge on Pop Idol when Darius Campbell Danesh was a contestant.

The Independent UK

Darius Campbell Danesh nearly died twice before passing away aged just 41

The singer and actor was found dead in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11, in his apartment.

Daily Record

Last photo of Darius shows Pop Idol star with fellow Scot Gerard Butler before tragic death

Darius Campbell Danesh was pictured with fellow Scot Gerard Butler shortly before he died.

Daily Record

Darius Campbell Danesh: an alluring mix of naivety, panache and genuine talent

His journey from tryer to survivor to established success story is unlike anything else seen in TV talent show history

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Daily Record

Inside Darius Campbell Danesh’s marriage to ex Natasha Henstridge as she pays tribute

Pop Idol singer Darius Campbell-Danesh, who has died at the age of 41, tied the knot with ex-wife and Canadian actress Natasha Henstridge in 2011 - but it sadly wasn't to last.

Manchester Evening News

Simon Cowell remembers 'charismatic' Darius Campbell Danesh following his sudden death as Gareth Gates says he's 'heartbroken'

The family of the former Pop Idol contestant confirmed his unexpected passing, aged 41, on Tuesday (August 16)

Daily Mirror

Inside Darius Campbell Danesh’s marriage with ex-wife Natasha Henstridge as she pays tribute

Pop Idol singer Darius Campbell-Danesh, who has died at the age of 41, tied the knot with ex-wife and Canadian actress Natasha Henstridge in 2011 after a blissful romance - but it sadly wasn't to last

The Independent UK

Darius Danesh: Simon Cowell reacts to ‘absolute tragedy’ of Pop Idol star’s death

The music mogul was a judge when Danesh competed on ‘Pop Idol’

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Simon Cowell's tribute to late Darius Danesh - 'absolute tragedy'

Simon Cowell and Darius Danesh appeared on Pop Idol together in 2002, with Syco boss Simon in the judging seat to witness Darius' impressive vocals.

Daily Mirror

Darius Danesh was 'really excited about Pop Idol comeback' just weeks before tragic death

Darius was reportedly set to fly back to the UK to film a special Pop Idol reunion special alongside Will Young and Gareth Gates who were “lined up for a duet”

Daily Mirror

Darius Danesh's hit Colourblind soars to No. 1 on iTunes hours after star’s tragic death

Twenty years after it topped the UK charts in 2002, Darius Campbell Danesh’s pop hit Colourblind is now topping the iTunes charts following his death aged 41

Daily Record

Simon Cowell remembers 'charismatic' Darius Danesh as Gareth Gates pays tribute to 'big brother'

The 38-year-old singer shared his heartbreak over his pal's tragic death after they battled it out on Pop Idol in 2002 which catapulted their careers sky high.

Daily Mirror

Simon Cowell pays tribute to Darius Danesh as he says death is 'absolute tragedy'

Simon Cowell and Darius appeared on Pop Idol together back in 2002, with Syco boss Simon in the judging seat as Darius impressed with his vocal talents

The Independent UK

Simon Cowell remembers ‘charismatic’ Darius Campbell Danesh following his death

The music mogul judged Campbell Danesh during his time on Pop Idol.

Irish Mirror

X Factor documentary to expose 'bullying' culture – everything we know so far

The X Factor may have ended in 2018 but the show’s legacy is still being felt- and a new documentary reportedly hopes to uncover the truth behind “bullying and exploitation” claims made against the mega-hit competition show

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