“Lion Heart”: Gerard Butler pays tribute to close friend Darius Campbell Danesh after singer’s death last week

Gerard Butler paid tribute to his friend Darius Campbell Danesh and said he was “devastated” by the death of his “brother-in-law” last week.

The Scottish actress is reportedly close friends with the Scottish reality TV singing contestant turned West End actress and Hollywood producer who was found dead in her Minnesota apartment on August 11. They reportedly met at Roddy’s parties for the Scots. Stewart in Los Angeles and were photographed socializing together earlier this year.

Butler paid tribute on Instagram, writing: “Devastated by the sudden disappearance of my dear friend Darius, a true brother.

“My thoughts and love go out to her wonderful mom and dad, Avril and Booth, and her two wonderful brothers, Aria and Cyrus.

Those lucky enough to know Darius for more than a few minutes were deeply moved by his infectious laugh and could barely contain their joie de vivre.

“He was an incredible talent, a singer whose voice touched your soul and an actor with a great presence.

“But above all, he had the heart of a lion. It was bigger and brighter than the sun and so contagious that it could light up a room in seconds.

Butler said his friend was “always steadfast and unwavering in his passion for life.

“But the biggest constant was his dream to inspire others to improve. He spoke the talk, but boy, did he walk the walk. He had such purity of thought, such deep wisdom and constant gratitude for people, for life, compassion for everyone.

Butler added that Campbell Danesh’s devotion to family, friends and the world makes him “the perfect friend.”

Campbell Danesh appeared on the British music and television scene in the early 2000s, ranking third in the premiere. Pop an idol series in Great Britain. Simon Cowell offered her a record deal, which he turned down in favor of making an album with producer Steve Lillywhite. your song He is blind, which became a number one hit, returned to the UK charts this week. She went on to star in West End musicals, including children and dolls Y Chicago, where he said his portrayal of Billy Flynn was inspired by Simon Cowell. The pair remain friends, and Cowell was among the many characters in the show who paid tribute to Campbell Danesh last week. The cause of the singer’s death at 41 is still unknown.