The late singer starred on the talent show Pop Idol before having a string of hits and stage roles.
Another former Pop Idol judge, Pete Waterman, told the BBC on Wednesday that Campbell Danesh, who left his pop career behind to star in musicals, sing opera and produce films, was a victim of his own talents.
"I look back at it all with fond memories, and with deep appreciation of the support of the British public at a time when I first went through Popstars - I made mistakes and I was too cocky and I didn't have humility," he said. "Imagine, I could have done a cover of Gareth's cover of Robson and Jerome's cover of the Righteous Brothers," he joked. "How great! You know, that doesn't inspire me."
He then forged a successful stage career, appearing as Billy Flynn in two runs of Chicago, once claiming he based his portrayal of the scheming lawyer on Cowell. "I'm incredibly grateful for the experiences I've had and all the opportunities that it opened up and to be able to call Simon Cowell a friend and to be able to have dinner with him."
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