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Daily Record
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Darius Danesh fans 'devastated' as ex wife pays tribute on anniversary and reveals she still misses him
Scots Pop Idol star Darius Danesh suddenly passed away in August 2022. Darius Campbell Danesh's ex-wife has left fans teary-eyed after she paid tribute to the late Scots singer on the third anniversary of his death this week. The former Pop Idol contestant, from Glasgow, passed away aged 41 in August 2022 after inhaling chloroethane - also known as ethyl chloride - at his Minnesota apartment. Three years on from his tragic death, Canadian actress Natasha Henstridge, who filed for divorce from Danesh 2013 after just over two years of marriage, has confessed she still misses him dearly. Taking to Instagram, the 50-year-old shared a series of snaps of her and the late singer together, including one adorable photo of her perched on Darius' back while they posed in front of the Eiffel Tower. Another sweet snap showed Darius gently stroking and touching heads with a horse. The post, which was uploaded on August 11, said: "Love and light always. Miss you today…. Sending love to the Danesh's and everyone whose life he touched." Fans rushed to the comment section to send their love and support. One wrote: "Met this delightful man twice. He seemed such a gentleman. Thinking of you lovely lady." A second commented: "I was only ever a fan of his. Never met him. His passing was devastating. Sending love and light your way xx" Someone else penned: "I still can't quite believe that he's gone", alongside a broken heart emoji. A fourth replied: "I think about this guy every so often. Clearly a very gentle soul. RIP." Yet another fan commented on Darius' kind nature as they recalled how he helped them out in a time of a need. They wrote: "He was a beautiful person, he helped me one night when I got separated from my friends in the printsworks in Manchester. "He got My a warm drink from where he was performing and payed for my taxi home, he was a true gentleman, there was no I'm a big star he was a down to earth genuine lovely person, I have never forgot that that day." According to the Colour Blind hitmaker's girlfriend, Darius had been "living with a broken neck" and an undiagnosed heart condition when he died. Lauren Cheek explained that an autopsy showed that his heart was "twice the size" it should have been and that she believes he used the recreational anaesthetic to alleviate the pain. She told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "Darius was living with this heart condition that he didn't know he had. So many things could have taken him, but this one thing did, and he died in his sleep. "His mum told me they only found out after they did the autopsy. His heart was twice the size it was supposed to be, which was fitting, because that is genuinely how he was - he had so much love. "The autopsy also found he was living with a broken neck, but he refused to get help or complain about it. I think he used (chloroethane) because he was in so much pain and he didn't want to take pills, not even aspirin. That's what killed him — the substance mixed with his heart and he couldn't take it."
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Darius Campbell Danesh's ex-wife Natasha Henstridge pays tribute to the late Scottish singer on the three-year anniversary of his death
Danesh's ex-wife Natasha Henstridge has paid tribute to the star on the third anniversary of his death. The Scottish singer, who shot to fame in ITV show Popstars, was found dead in his US apartment in August 2022. His death at the age of 41 was linked to toxic effects of the drug chloroethane which he was using to treat chronic neck pain following a car accident. The death was ruled an accident by a medical examiner. Taking to Instagram earlier this week, Natasha shared an array of pictures of Darius in a touching tribute. Among the snaps was a picture of Natasha balancing on Darius's back as the pair posed in front of the Eiffel Tower, both sporting huge smiles. She captioned the snaps: 'Love and light always. Miss you today…. Sending love to the Danesh's and everyone whose life he touched.' Darius' family had earlier confirmed his passing was being linked to respiratory arrest. They said: 'In the days leading up to his death, Darius had been suffering from severe nerve pain in his neck following car accidents in 2010 and 2021, which was progressively 'getting worse '. 'He had taken pain medication, marijuana and chloroethane to manage the intensity of the pain prior to his death. 'The night before Darius passed, he had dinner with close friends, who reported that 'Darius was in a lot of pain, but he was in good spirits when he was with us'. 'They stayed together until the early hours of the morning and made plans to meet the following day. 'When Darius did not show up and could not be reached, the hotel staff were asked to check on him. 'Around 11.50am on 11th August, Darius was found unresponsive in bed by the hotel staff in the apartment where he was staying, having inhaled chloroethane using a bag, which led to respiratory arrest. 'The Rochester Fire and Police Department pronounced Darius deceased shortly after at 12.01pm. The autopsy report also concluded that Darius' heart was twice the expected size. 'This may have contributed to his respiratory arrest.' The family added his death was determined to be a tragic accident and the police maintained there were no suspicious circumstances. They added: 'We will always remember Darius for his open-hearted warmth, generosity of spirit and the way he touched so many people's hearts and minds. 'He was an incredibly loving, caring and supportive son, brother and friend.. His spirit of love and light is still with us all.' Pop Idol contestants Will Young and Gareth Gates paid tribute describing him as 'driven, courageous and gentle'. Hollywood actor Gerard Butler said: '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.' Campbell's debut single, Colourblind, was released in July 2002 and went straight to number one, marking the start of a run of top 10 releases. The song re-entered music charts following his death and several days later took the top spot on the iTunes download chart.
India Today
23-07-2025
- India Today
Andhra Pradesh police bust ganja smuggling racket, seize 560 kg, arrest one
Andhra Pradesh police seized around 560 kilograms of ganja worth approximately Rs 28 lakh and arrested one person, Vantela Danesh, during an operation in Alluri Sitharama Raju on prior information, the police intercepted two vehicles carrying the contraband from Malkangiri district in Odisha to Solapur in vehicles, bearing fake Andhra Pradesh registration numbers were stopped near Pedabayalu, and Danesh was apprehended. Four others involved in the case, including two from Maharashtra, managed to flee and are currently Police have booked the accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and will produce him in court after completing the investigation. Efforts are on to trace and arrest the remaining comes weeks after a similar operation in June, when police seized about 370 kg of ganja worth Rs 50 lakh in Anakapalli district. During that operation at Vempadu toll plaza, two vehicles tried to flee a police check; one crashed into a two-wheeler and escaped, while the second was intercepted. The driver, Narendra Dayal from Uttar Pradesh, was arrested, and both vehicles were seized.- EndsTune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Andhra Pradesh
