The former Pop Idol contestant Darius Campbell Danesh died as a result of inhalation of chloroethane, a medical examiner has ruled.
The singer and actor was found dead in his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota, on 11 August.
An autopsy carried out by the Southern Minnesota regional medical examiner’s office found “toxic effects of chloroethane” as well as “suffocation” as contributing factors.
His death was also ruled an accident by the examiner.
Chloroethane, also known as ethyl chloride, is used as a topical anaesthetic for injections and minor surgeries, as well as in other pharmaceuticals, petrol additives, plastics and dyes.
It has also been used as a recreational drug with brief inhalations causing confusion, dizziness, and incoordination.
Never heard of this, but it sounds like a tragic, rather bizarre accident rather than suicide.
So, they're like poppers but deadly?!
How did he end of living in Rochester, Minnesota?
But almost none of those people are AmericanNot sure why specifically there, but he had a lot of American connections. He was friends with America Ferreira, Rebel Wilson, and Gerard Butler (who I believe must live over there now) and apparently co produced a movie in America back in 2016 with Daniel Radcliffe.
and not even the two big cities. Rochester???MINNESOTA THOUGH?
I remember a story a few years ago about a guy who died using poppers, it was some sort of aerosol spray that he sprayed onto a rag or something. I wonder if it was the same stuff as this![]()
But almost none of those people are American![]()
Campbell Danesh’s family said he had been suffering from chronic pain at the time of his death, following a car accident in 2010 in Spain that left him with a broken neck.
“The results of medical examinations have confirmed that Darius’s death was an accident caused by chloroethane, which is used to treat pain and that tragically lead to respiratory arrest,” a statement read.
“Darius was suffering from chronic neck pain following a car accident in 2010.
Oh yeah?the user RedditSwirl
But almost none of those people are American![]()
nope you cracked the caseIs it the one called America or is that a fakeout?