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John Dingwall & Julia Banim

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Darius danesh changed his name after emotional outing which left him in tears | History Defined

He was originally known as Darius Danesh, but in 2010, the late Pop Idol star announced that he'd changed his surname to Campbell.

Darius, who has passed away aged 41, made the big decision despite having already carved out a career using his original last name. The Glaswegian singer, known for tracks such as Colourblind and Kinda Love, opened up about how much the name Campbell meant to him, and how it helped him feel more connected to his Scottish heritage.

Speaking with the Daily Record at the time, Darius said he felt compelled to change his name after his Scottish grandfather sang him a song that "brought tears" to his eyes.

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