Gerard Butler pays tribute to ‘dear friend’ Darius Campbell Danesh after tragic death

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Gerard Butler has paid a heartbreaking tribute to his “dear friend” Darius Campbell Danesh, following the news of his tragic death earlier this week.The Hollywood star had visited his close pal in the days before the singer was found dead at his Minnesota apartment on August 11.

The two Scots had enjoyed a firm friendship in recent months, with Gerard even being spotted on a beach trip with the singer, and later visiting Darius’ Rochester apartment, which was located across the street from the world famous Mayo Clinic.

His sudden death remains an ongoing mystery, with his family and friends now facing a gruelling two month wait to find out the cause of his death.

In a poignant tribute to his departed friend, the Olympus has Fallen star hailed Darius as “an incredible talent” with the “heart of a lion.” Sharing a smiling selfie of the two of them together on Instagram, Gerard wrote: "I am devastated by the sudden passing of my dear friend Darius, a true brother in arms. "To those lucky enough to have met Darius for more than a few minutes, they were deeply moved by his infectious laugh and barely containable zest for life. "He was always armed with a smile, a booming voice, and a genuinely warm embrace that few could resist-nor would they want to. "He was an incredible talent, a singer whose voice touched your soul and an actor with great presence. "But, most importantly, he had the heart of a lion.