Darius' former on-off girlfriend speaks out following singer's sudden passing: 'You were my angel'
Darius Campbell Danesh's former on-off girlfriend ex-beauty queen Claire Caudwell has paid tribute to the late Pop Idol singer after his tragic death aged 41 on 11 August. News emerged of his passing on 16 August after his family released statement revealing that he had been found "unresponsive" in his Minnesota, US, apartment. Claire, 53, who is the former wife of Darius' friend, Phones4U founder John Caudwell, told MailOnline that she and Darius had enjoyed an 18-month relationship but that the pair had remained "great friends" following their split about three years ago.