Pop Idol contestant Darius Campbell Danesh, has died, at the age of 41, his family announced today.

The star, who burst onto the scene, with his memorable rendition of Britney Spears, Baby One More Time, was found dead, in his US apartment, on August 11.

The cause of his death isn't known. However, police say there are no suspicious circumstances.

Photographers captured, a final photo of the performer back in June, when he was spotted heading, to the beach in Malibu with Gerard Butler.