Darius Campbell Danesh ‘went off the grid shortly before his death’ as ​​friends claim they are ‘concerned’

Darius Campbell Danesh “went off the grid shortly before he died,” friends of the star claimed on Saturday.

The singer was found unresponsive on August 11 in a room in the Berkman apartment complex across from the Mayo Clinic’s specialty treatment center in Rochester, where he checked in under the name Morgan Brown.

According to The Sun, friends of Darius were allegedly “concerned” when they struggled to get in touch with him in the months leading up to his death.

‘Concerned’: Darius Campbell Danesh “went off the grid shortly before he died,” friends of the star claimed on Saturday

A source told the publication, “Someone got in touch with me to say, ‘Can you try to contact Darius? It’s gone off the grid and I’m worried.

The pal explained how “unusual” the behavior was for the singer, who took nearly two weeks to reply to the texts.

“When he came back the reply was ‘thanks for reaching out, love and sorry for the late reply’. It was very strange,” the source explained.

Tragic: The pal explained how the behavior was ‘unusual’ for the singer, who took almost two weeks to reply to the text message (pictured on Pop Idol in 2002)

They continued: “It was like talking to a stranger. I spoke to him afterwards but he seemed a bit lost.

The friend went on to say that Darius explained that he was taking some time off to focus on himself.

Local Rochester Police said there was “no evidence of intent or suspicious circumstances” and are awaiting toxicology results, which could take up to two months

Darius from Glasgow lived at the Berkman Apartments where he died under the name of his close friend Gerard Butler’s girlfriend, Morgan Brown.

Hotel: Darius from Glasgow lived at the Berkman Apartments where he died under the name of his close friend Gerard Butler’s girlfriend, Morgan Brown

Sad: The West End star was found unresponsive in a US apartment across from the Mayo Clinic’s specialist treatment center (pictured) on August 11

He has been close friends with Gerard, a fellow Scottish man, in recent months and was one of the last people pictured with him before his death.

The Mayo Clinic is described as Rochester’s “premier destination for elegant short- and long-term furnished suites and living spaces.”

The majority of the residents of the block work or are being treated at the Mayo Clinic’s Saint Marys campus – it’s unclear if he was treated at the medical facility.

Friends: He was close friends with Gerard Butler, a fellow Scottish man, and he was among the last people pictured with him before his death (Darius and Gerard pictured).

Alias: Darius had checked into the apartment complex under the name of Gerard’s girlfriend Morgan Brown (Gerard and Morgan pictured in 2019)

Opened in 1889, the medical facility has 70 operating rooms, ten intensive care units, and 1,265 beds and specializes in cardiac care, transplants, psychiatry, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation.

A police spokesman said: “The investigation into the cause of death is still pending. There is no known threat to the public.’

A heartbreaking police 911 call revealed the moment the star was found unresponsive at the apartment block.

The Rochester Police Department said it responded to a “call from a deceased person” at The Berkman at 11:53 a.m. on Aug. 11, and the Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s office identified the person as Darius.

Pop idol star Darius Campbell Danesh pictured at the Ivy Chelsea Garden Annual Summer Party in London in May 2018

An 911 call was reportedly made when a “medical” team was called for a “possibly deceased” person.

Another call was allegedly made minutes later by an operator who said: “You don’t have to answer. We are waiting for RPD [Rochester Police Department] arrive at the crime scene. We secure the residence.«

Darius was believed to be just weeks away from a reunion tour with his former Pop Idol co-stars, with sources close to him claiming he was very “excited” about the homecoming and comeback trip to the UK .

Stars of the show from around the world, including Queen singer and American Idol winner Adam Lambert, are set to be invited back to Thames TV filming at the Criterion Theater in London’s West End, The Sun has reported.

Darius’ girlfriend pays tribute to the pop idol star by laying flowers at his family’s home in Glasgow

A close friend of Darius Campbell-Danesh paid tribute to the pop idol star today as she laid flowers at his family home in Glasgow.

Anne Ferguson said she had “no words” to describe her sadness at the Scottish singer and actor’s sudden death.

Her celebrity hairstylist husband Taylor Ferguson had worked with Darius for two decades – and they reunited and were photographed together in March this year when Darius visited his Glasgow salon with his showbiz friend Gerard Butler.

Anne Ferguson arrives to leave flowers at the Darius family home in Glasgow today

With tears on her face, Ms Ferguson told MailOnline today: “It’s just so awful. There are no words for this. I can’t describe how sad I feel.”

Ms Ferguson told how she first became friends with Darius after her husband cut the young performer’s hair ahead of his first Pop Idol gig.

She said: “My husband Taylor cut Darius’ hair just before he joined Pop Idol and we’ve remained friends ever since.

Anne Ferguson and Darius at a fashion event in London in 2011

“His song Colourblind hit number one on the day of our son’s wedding, but Darius still found time to come to the wedding.

“On Thursday we celebrated our son’s 20th wedding anniversary and played the melody of Darius again. I can’t believe he died that same day.

“I send all my love to his mother and father and his brothers. It is so sad.’

Darius (left) is pictured with Glasgow-based hairstylist Taylor Ferguson (centre) and actor Gerard Butler (right) in March

Ms Ferguson’s husband Taylor also paid tribute to Darius, telling how he was “devastated”.

According to the Daily Record, Mr Ferguson said: “Devastated by the shocking news of the sudden death of our beloved friend Darius. Only 41. Our hearts are broken. We knew Darius from his pop idol days and he became a family friend.

“We celebrated our son and daughter-in-law’s 20th wedding anniversary last Thursday. This date coincided with the 20th anniversary of Darius getting his first number one with Colourblind.

“In fact, Darius came to the wedding and all the guests toasted his chart success – and of course we danced to the track.”

Source: | Dailymail.co.uk