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Gerard Butler pays tribute to ‘incredible’ friend Darius Campbell Danesh and shares photo of his ‘brother in arms’
GERARD Butler has said he is “devastated” by the death of his “brother in arms” Darius Campbell Danesh in an emotional tribute tonight.
The Hollywood star had visited his “dear friend” in the days before the former Pop Idol singer was found dead at his US apartment on August 11.
The A-lister shared an emotional tribute on Instagram[/caption]
The two Scots had become close friends in recent months and Gerard, 52, was seen at the apartment block opposite a private clinic where Darius, 41, was discovered “unresponsive” in Rochester, Minnesota.
His sudden death remains a mystery and his family may have to wait two months before finding out the cause of his death.
A-lister Gerard, who has starred in blockbusters including 300 and Olympus Has Fallen, has hailed Darius as “an incredible talent” with the “heart of a lion” in a heartbreaking tribute.
Writing on Instagram alongside a picture of the pair beaming together, he wrote: “I am devastated by the sudden passing of my dear friend Darius, a true brother in arms.
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“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.”
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Gerard added that his “heart aches heavily” as he told how Colourblind singer Darius was “always constant in his passion for life”.
He added: “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.”
The film star also spoke about how he intends to “beat my drum louder and celebrate life” in Darius’ memory.
He added: “The universe unfolds in ways we may not agree with or even understand.
“He was an incredible talent, a singer whose voice touched your soul and an actor with great presence.
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“Somewhere in there I believe there is, or will be, some meaning in why he left us so early.
“If it was nothing more than teaching us to live with that open heart, putting others first and never taking ourselves too seriously as we learn to traverse this wonky world we live in then, that might be enough.”
Darius, who found fame as he came third behind Will Young and Gareth Gates in Pop Idol 2002, lived in a swish block opposite the Mayo Clinic.
He was pictured for the last time alongside Gerard wearing a baker boy style flat cap as they hung out in Malibu.
Darius splashed onto the showbiz scene with his memorable rendition of Britney Spears’ Baby One More Time for his audition on the talent show Popstars in 2001.
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He later had more success the same year on Pop Idol, coming third behind Gareth Gates and Will Young.
Darius then topped UK charts in 2002 with the single Colourblind, from his debut album Dive In.
The friends were snapped barefoot together on June 11 in Malibu[/caption]
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Tragic toddler, 3, dies in 37C car after ‘dad left him to go for drink with his brother’
A THREE-year-old baby died after his dad left him in a 37C car while he went for a drink, according to reports.
Sifeddin Malahaji, 34, was devastated when he found his son unresponsive after returning from having a drink with his brother on Monday.
Sifeddin Malahaji, 34, (centre) was questioned by police following the fatal incident[/caption]
Badr Alddin Malahafji, 3, died after he was found unresponsive in his father’s car on Monday[/caption]
He travelled to Adana, Turkey with his wife Hiba Alheraki, 28, and their son for a wedding when tragedy struck.
Little Badr Alddin Malahafji had fallen asleep in the car after opting to join his father to visit his brother.
Sifeddin said he parked in the shade and left the window slightly open as he went to see his brother who had business in the city centre.
He told authorities: “When I went to leave the house my son ran after me crying because he wanted to come with me.
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“I parked in the shade and went to visit my brother at his workplace. I just didn’t want to wake him up and left the windows open a little bit.”
Despite thinking he had taken all necessary precautions, he returned thirty minutes later to find his son unresponsive.
Tragically hospital medics were unable to save the toddler, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Forecasts from the day suggest the boy was subjected to scorching 37C heat after the sun moved onto the car.
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Sifeddin told police: “When I returned half an hour later, I saw that he was unconscious. We called the medics admitted into hospital, but he was already dead.”
The distraught couple were later taken to provide a statement before returning home.
An autopsy was later performed on the young tot to confirm the cause of death.
Local media reports that Sifeddin burst into tears and collapsed to the floor when the boy’s body was eventually returned to the family.
The devastated father said: “May God not let anyone experience this pain. It is a very sad situation. The father goes to his brother. When he returns half an hour or at the latest an hour later, he sees his son lying motionless.
“Something that could happen to anyone. The windows were open, they were not closed. But it happened because the weather was hot.”
DEADLY EFFECTS
The Sun previously revealed that it can take less than half an hour for the effects to kick in when left in sweltering car.
Even if it’s a cloudy day, sweating and thirst can start within 45 minutes.
Experiments show that even on a cooler summer day, temperatures inside a closed vehicle can quickly exceed 125°F (about 52°C) – just off the world record for the hottest temperature ever recorded of 56’C in Death Valley, California.
The cabin of a car can become 20’C hotter than the temperature outside, even on cool and cloudy days, as a result of the greenhouse effect.
As the car becomes an oven, the longer you leave a child, the more at risk they become from severe health issues.
When you spend some time in a high temperature, your body’s thermoregulatory efficiency decreases while body temperature starts to rise.
The body is in a state of hyperthermia, as it absorbs more heat than it dissipates.
It is especially dangerous when body temperature is higher than 40C (compared to the normal 36-37C).
Such a situation is known medically as heat illness, which may cause heat stroke – dizziness, confusion and seizures.
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It came as stats show an average of 38 children die as a result of being left in a car every year in the UK.
Most are under the age of two.
CCTV allegedly shows the black car where the boy roasted in 37 degree heat[/caption]
Sifeddin reportedly burst into tears and collapsed to the floor when the boy’s body was eventually returned to the family[/caption]
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Big Brother 2022 spoilers LIVE — New HOH to be revealed TONIGHT after shocking twist that left one contestant in tears
BIG Brother is airing a new episode tonight, where a new HOH will be crowned.
The episode comes after last week’s shocking twist, where former HOH Matt Turner put up replacement nominees Terrance and Ameerah.
During the meeting, the 23-year-old contestant called out other members of the house for their behavior.
“Behind closed doors a lot of you say some crazy things about individuals,” he said.
“I really don’t want to draw the line in the sand by saying this, but as the youngest one in the house, I don’t feel like I should be the one to say that it’s not OK. But here I am.”
Contestant Taylor Hale became emotional during Turner’s anti-bullying speech, as it was the first time someone in the house stood up for her.
Tonight’s episode of Big Brother airs tonight on CBS at 9pm ET.
Read our Big Brother live blog for the latest updates…