Today Scotland mourns the death of 41-year-old Darius Campbell. Our thoughts here at The Daily Record are with his family and friends.
His cause of death is unknown. But on Tuesday, his family announced that he was found dead in his apartment in Minnesota on Aug. 11. Pop Idol's Me Baby One More Time.
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He sent his fans into a frenzy when he said no to Simon and producer Steve Lillywhite, who collaborated with him on the song Colourblind. have chosen to participate in Speaking in 2014, Darius said it was "natural" and that it led to his success in the music industry.
He said to his Hello: Do what you like without anyone telling you what to wear or how to act. (Image: PA)
Pop Idol judge and music mogul Simon Cowell described Darius as "charismatic, funny, to get along with." He's a wonderful person just by being there."
Gareth Gates wrote on Instagram: Brother, thank you for always taking care of me, my friend.
Liberty X's Jessica Petersen, who was a Pop Idol contestant at the same time as Darius, wrote: Pop stars with him will remember him very fondly. He had a way of uniting us & He had such a natural warmth Rest in peace lovely man.
2007 Britain's Got Talent winner Paul Potts wrote:
Lorraine Kelly tweeted, "This is really sad. Thinking of his family, friends and everyone who loved him. Really nice guy. Funny and kind." is very talented," he said.
The Daily Record has opened a condolence book so readers can leave tributes to the moving singer and messages of support to his family after the tragic loss.
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