Scottish singer Darius Campbell Danesh: Autopsy report confirms cause of death. Read details

Darius Danesh Campbell died at the age of 41 in Minnesota last month. The cause of his death was stated in his autopsy reports as toxic effect of chloroethane. The death was ruled as an accident. Campbell reportedly suffocated to death after inhaling the toxic ethyl chloride.

How toxic is Chloroethane?
Chloroethane or ethyl chloride was used as an inhalant street drug during the 1980s. It became a popular drug because of the stimulatory effect it produced. Short-term inhalations of the drug can cause euphoria, hallucinosis, narcosis, confusion, dizziness, impairment of short-term memory, and a few more. A higher dose of the drug can affect the central nervous system and result in severe depression. It may even cause damage to the liver and kidneys. Deaths have also been reported by inhalation of higher doses.


Statement released by Campbell family
In a statement released by his family, it was stated that the local police confirmed there were no signs of intent or suspicious circumstances. Campbell was found in an unresponsive state in his bed at his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota, on 11th August 2022. He was declared dead by the local medical examiner following afternoon. The family requested privacy at this time of grief while they are trying to come to terms with the tragic loss of their son and brother.

Friends and fellow contestants pay tribute to Darius
The Scottish Actor, Singer, and Producer propelled to fame and success in 2001 when he appeared in the first series of Popstars and the ITV talent contest Pop Idol. Darius received heartfelt tributes from fellow Pop Idol contestants. Will Young, who was the winner of the contest wrote that Darius was driven, courageous and gentle. According to him, Darius set an example for everyone to never gave up on their dreams.

Gareth Gates also paid heartfelt condolence to the Singer. He remembered how Darius took Gates under his wing during contest and had been like a big brother, always looking out for him. He described Darius as one of the most beautiful, intelligent and gentle souls. He said Darius lit up every room he entered.




Darius’s Charity Contribution in his hometown
Darius was the ambassador for the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice since last ten years. Rhona Baillie, CEO of the Hospice, remembered him as gentle soul who first came to the hospice to entertain the patients, staff and volunteers on one Christmas. Later he happily accepted the invite to become the ambassador and raised thousands for the hospice at various fundraising events.

As a Glasgow boy, Darius wanted to give back to the community and extend help in any capacity that he could to support the charities in his hometown. He was extremely passionate about the hospice charity as both his parents were from the clinical background.

Baillie recalled how Darius would always end the phone calls saying – “lots of love”. She called him a kind soul and a real gentleman.