Gerard Butler pays heartbreaking tribute to 'brother in arms' Darius Danesh after tragic death
19.08.2022 - 11:07
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Gerard Butler is devastated after the sudden passing of his 'dear friend' Darius Danesh Campbell.
Darius' family released a statement on August 16, to share the heartbreaking news that the Colourblind singer was found dead aged 41 in his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota. Before his death, Darius was seen enjoying a dog walk in Malibu with his long-time pal and fellow Scots actor.
Paying tribute to his friend on social media, the 52-year-old actor shared a snap of the pair smiling with the caption: "I am devastated by the sudden passing of my dear friend Darius, a true brother in arms. My thoughts and love go to his wonderful mum and dad Avril and Booth and his two brilliant brothers Aria and Cyrus.
"To those lucky enough to have met Darius for more than a few minutes, they were deeply moved by his infectious laugh and barely containable zest for life. He was always armed with a smile, a booming voice, and a genuinely warm embrace that few could resist-nor would they want to!!! He was an incredible talent, a singer whose voice touched your soul and an actor with great presence.
"But, most importantly, he had the heart of a lion. It was bigger and brighter than the sun and an energy so contagious he could light up a room in seconds. Our boy Darius was always constant and unwavering in his passion for life," Butler continued.
"But a bigger constant was his dream to inspire others to better themselves. He talked the talk but boy, did he walk the walk. He had such purity of thought, a deep wisdom and constant gratitude for people, for life, a compassion towards all.
"His hilarious self-deprecating sense of humour (he was funny as shit) allowed him to stay humble - something he valued deeply. Darius' undying commitment to being