Darius Campbell Danesh's ex-wife Natasha Henstridge pays tribute after singer, 41, is found DEAD in Minnesota
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA: Darius Campbell Danesh, a Scottish singer and actor, died under mysterious circumstances when he was merely weeks away from the highly anticipated 'Pop Idol' reunion. The singer rose to fame with his performance of Britney Spears' 'Baby One More Time' in the UK's early singing competition show called 'Pop Stars'. The following year he appeared on 'Pop Idol' and got his true shot at fame as he finished third. The 'Colorblind' singer was found dead in his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11.
As per Variety, a spokesperson for the Rochester police department said Darius' death is currently the subject of "an open investigation." The 41-year-old, as per The Sun, was set for a comeback to the UK in just weeks for a 'Pop Idol' reunion special by Thames TV at Criterion Theatre in London’s West End where the show's original auditions were held. He was reportedly scheduled to reunite with Queen singer Adam Lambert who won the 'American Idol' at the event.