A heartbreaking call has revealed the moment Darius Campbell Danesh was found unresponsive in bed. Former Pop Idol contestant and theatre star Darius, who was 41, tragically died at his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota on August 11.The cause of his death has not yet been confirmed.The singer, songwriter and actor first rose to fame on ITV show Popstars in 2001 performing a rendition of Britney Spears' Baby One More Time in his audition.
He then won the nation's hearts on Pop Idol, coming third in the first series won by Will Young in 2002. Darius was rumoured to be appearing on a reunion show alongside fellow alumni Young, 43, and Gareth Gates, 38, who was runner-up.
He had reportedly been expected to return the UK in just a few weeks' time for the special, marking the 20th anniversary of the show.
Now, a police dispatch call obtained by The Sun reveals the moment Darius was found in his US apartment.The publication reported that a "medical" team was requested for a “possible deceased” person in a call at 11.53am.
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