Gerard Butler is seen for the first time since the tragic death of his friend Darius Campbell Danesh as he poses with a fan in Minnesota - where the late Pop Idol star was found dead

 Gerard Butler has been seen for the first time since the tragic death of his friend Darius Campbell Danesh.  

The actor 52 looked sad and forlorn as he posed for a photo with a fan in Minnesota this month  where the late Pop Idol singer was found dead in his apartment room on August 11.Darius died from  inhalation of chloroethane the Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiners Office has confirmed with his death ruled an accident by the medical examiner. Gerard went low key choosing to don a baseball cap as he met with a fan which has now surfaced on an Instagram fansite dedicated to the actor. 

The star held a neutral expression as the fan penned Gerard Butler Heartmelting Gerry looks sad. September 2022. Minnesota  gerardbutler from  gbase. fans.The actor revealed how he was  devastated at the sudden passing of his  true brother in arms but vowed to celebrate his life going forward.He offered his thoughts and love to Darius  wonderful mum and dad' Avril and Booth, along with his  two brilliant brothers Aria and Cyrus. 

Gerard who was reportedly at Dariuss funeral in Bearsden but was not pictured also wrote a lengthy tribute to him that read I am devastated by the sudden passing of my dear friend Darius  a true brother in arms. My thoughts and love go to his wonderful mum and dad Avril and Booth and his two brilliant brothers Aria and Cyrus. He continued 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. He also spoke of Darius   deep wisdom and constant gratitude for people for life as well as an incredible sense of humour and admitted that he was the  perfect friend.