Paul Dananhas died at the age of 46.
Danan was known for playing Sol Patrick in the British soap operaHollyoaksfrom 1997 to 2001 and for starring in the reality dating seriesCelebrity Love Islandfrom 2005 to 2006.
His management company, Independent Creative PR, shared the devastating news and asked for privacy for his friends and family.
Highlights’Love Island' star Paul Danan has died at the age of 46.He was also known for playing Sol Patrick in ‘Hollyoaks’.Danan had previously been in ICU for vaping-related pneumonia.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of @pauldanan at just 46 years old. Known for his television presence, exceptional talent, and unwavering kindness, Paul was a beacon of light to many.”
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“His untimely departure will leave irreplaceable voids in the lives of all who knew him.
Danan reportedly died following a “slip and fall” at his apartment
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According totheDaily Mail, the soap opera actor is believed to have died following a “slip and fall” at his Bristol apartment. The police said his passing wasn’t being treated as “suspicious.”
Just months before, Danan had been rushed to Whipps Cross Hospital, where he was placed in intensive care and also battled pneumonia, as perThe Mirror.
“My family called for an ambulance and started giving me CPR, then police arrived and took over before paramedics took me to hospital.
“I was on a machine in ICU and ended up with pneumonia. My family were warned that I might not make it through the night. I’m so lucky.”
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Danan attributed the health scare to his vaping habitand said that his doctor was “harsh” with him, warning him that he could end up on an oxygen tank if he continued to use the electronic cigarettes.
The British star had a history of drug and alcohol abuse but said that he had been clean for more than three years. Speaking onThe Dozenpodcast, he revealed he was introduced to cocaine at the age of 19 during his first day onHollyoaks.
The actor had been due to appear for a plea hearing at Warrington Magistrates’ Court in Cheshire on Thursday (January 16) after being charged with being in possession of several bags of cocaine and a “quantity” of cannabis, according tothe Daily Mail.
In October 2024, Danan was reportedly accused of driving a blue Fiat 500 whilst under the influence of drugs.
He quit smoking cigarettes in 2021 but turned to vaping, as he believed “it was the safest way to smoke” after watching a YouTube video.
TheHollyoaksactor had previously opened up about his vaping addiction
“I saw a YouTube video where someone blew cigarette smoke into cotton wool then did the same with a vape. The cotton wool turned black from the smoke from the cigarette, but the wool remained the same colour after the vape vapour hit it… Off the back of that, in my head – because I have ADHD everything is very visual – I’ve always thought they’d be OK.”
He eventually became “obsessed” with vaping, saying he had one with him “everywhere [he] went.”
“I’d always have one in my hand, I would even go to sleep with it, like a comfort thing.”
Big Brotherstar Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace paid tribute to Danan, writing:“Paul Danan… a friend of mine… I’m so shocked and heartbroken…. my darling man… I will cherish all our happy memories. RIP u beautiful amazing talented human.”
EastEndersstar Michael Greco, who played Beppe di Marco inHollyoaks, also paid tribute to the “genuine and caring” actor.
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