The family of Darius Campbell Danesh shared some new, heartbreaking details about his death on Monday (September 11).
Scottish singer Darius sadly passed away in August of last year, aged just 41.
New details surrounding death of Darius Campbell Danesh
The star – who had risen to fame on Popstars and Pop Idol – was just 41 years old when he died.
Darius was found unresponsive in his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota, USA on August 11, 2022. He was sadly pronounced dead later the same day. Now that Rochester police have concluded their investigation into his death, his family have provided more details on his health issues.
They have now revealed that he was battling chronic nerve pain in the years prior to his death.
Darius was using marijuana, painkillers, and an anaesthetic drug to treat the chronic pain.
Family of Darius Campbell Danesh release a statement
The family of the late star released a statement in The Scotsman this week.
“The Rochester Police Department have finalised their report following Darius’ death. It gives us great sadness to share further information on the passing of our loving son and brother,” 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,” they continued.
They then revealed that the night before he died, Darius had gone out for a meal with friends and was in “good spirits”.
Family of Darius reveal more details
His family then continued, saying that Darius had plans to meet the same friends on the day of his death. However, when they couldn’t reach him, they asked hotel staff to check on him.
Darius was found unresponsive by staff after having inhaled chloroethane using a bag. This led to respiratory arrest.
The autopsy report concluded that Darius’ heart was twice the expected size, which may have contributed to the respiratory arrest. His family noted that his death had been deemed accidental.
“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,” they said.
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