BREAKING: Will Young has paid tribute to fellow Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh following his death aged 41 in a heartfelt statement.
Sharing a throwback picture of them together on Instagram, the singer – who became the first ever winner of the competition in 2002 – wrote: ‘For the past few days my thoughts have been with Darius’s family and will continue to be so.
‘Darius took me under his wing during our time in Pop Idol, like a big brother; always looking out for me and for that I thank you my friend.
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