Gareth Gates breaks silence on Darius Danesh's death aged 41
msn.comPop Idol contestant and theatre star Darius Campbell Danesh following the singer's death aged 41. Campbell Danesh was found dead in his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11, his family announced.
Gates paid tribute in a touching Instagram post. Alongside a picture of himself and Campbell Danesh, the 38-year-old wrote: "I can't quite believe the news of my dear friend Darius passing.
I'm heartbroken. "Darius took me under his wing during our time in Pop Idol, like a big brother; always looking out for me and for that I thank you my friend.
I will miss our chats. He was one of the most beautiful, intelligent and gentle souls I was lucky enough to know, a soul that lit up every room. READ NEXT UK households could have to leave windows dirty for months due to drought "Good bye my friend.
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