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Heartbroken pals of Darius Danesh share unseen footage and pictures on tragic singer's 42nd birthday

Friends of the Colourblind singer have paid tribute to the late star on what would have been his 42nd birthday, and they've released unseen footage and snaps in celebration.

Daily Record · Aug 19, 2022

Will Young pays tribute to ‘gentle’ Pop Idol co-star Darius Campbell Danesh after his death at age 41

‘If there was ever an example of not giving up on your dreams then Darius is top of the pile,’ Young said of the late ‘Pop Idol’ star

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022

Inside Darius Danesh and Gerard Butler's friendship as star makes touching vow in his memory

The pair were reportedly introduced by Rod Stewart and bonded over their Scottish heritage. Both Gerard and Darius lived in the States, so the two became fast friends due to their similar backgrounds.

Daily Record · Aug 19, 2022

Gerard Butler hails Darius Danesh as 'perfect friend' in emotional tribute to Pop Idol star

The 'devastated' actor, from Elderslie, Renfrewshire, took to social media to pay tribute to Darius whose heart he said was 'bigger and brighter than the sun'.

Glasgow Live · Aug 19, 2022

Darius Danesh: Gerard Butler ‘devastated’ after sudden death of ‘brother in arms’

The actor said Danesh had ‘the heart of a lion’

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022

Gerard Butler pays heartbreaking tribute to 'brother in arms' Darius Danesh after tragic death

Gerard Butler paid tribute to his fellow Scot and friend who he described as a 'true brother in arms' as the Hollywood star sent his love to the singer's family.

Daily Record · Aug 19, 2022

Gerard Butler says Darius Campbell Danesh had the 'heart of a lion' in emotional tribute to his friend

'He was an incredible talent, a singer whose voice touched your soul and an actor with great presence'

Wales Online · Aug 19, 2022

Darius Campbell Danesh: Gerard Butler ‘devastated’ after sudden death of ‘brother in arms’

Butler said Campbell Danesh had a heart ‘bigger and brighter than the sun and an energy so contagious he could light up a room in seconds’.

Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2022

Gerard Butler breaks Instagram silence to pay tribute to 'perfect friend' Darius

Gerard Butler has praised the 'infectious laugh' and 'heart of a lion' Darius Danesh Campbell had in an emotional post days after the former Pop Idol star was announced to have died at the age of 41

Daily Mirror · Aug 19, 2022

Darius Danesh 'was booked into hotel where he died under pal Gerard Butler's girlfriend's name'

Darius and Gerard Butler were good mates and were spotted out a walk just weeks before the singer's death.

Daily Record · Aug 18, 2022