The 46-year-old English actor’s sudden death shocked his fans and friends around the world. Learn more about him here.

The British actor, known for his appearances on "Celebrity Love Island" and "Celebrity Big Brother," had recently been hospitalized for respiratory failure.

TV star Paul Danan’s close friends have issued an update after the star was found dead in his luxury apartment.

Paul Danan, a former Hollyoaks star, has died aged 46. He died earlier today, management confirmed in a press statement. A statement from Independent Creative Management said: “It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of @pauldanan at just 46 years old.

Tributes have poured in for the Hollyoaks actor and Love Island star Paul Danan, who has died aged 46. The actor, who has been described as a “beacon of light”, played bad boy Sol Patrick from 1997 to 2001 on the Channel 4 soap and was later known for his reality TV appearances, including on Celebrity Big Brother and Celebrity Love Island.

Hollyoaks star Paul Danan died at the age of 46 just hours before he was due in court on drugs charges. Danan was due to appear today at Warrington Magistrates’ Court for a plea hearing after being charged with being in possession of class A drugs, according to court papers. He was also facing a charge of driving while under the influence of drugs.

The news of Danan's death comes less than a year after he was hospitalized for respiratory failure in June 2024

Hollyoaks and reality TV star Paul Danan died the day before he was due to appear in court on drugs charges, having been accused of possession of cocaine and cannabis and driving while under the influence.

Paul Danan, the British actor and reality personality known best for his role as Sol Patrick on Hollyoaks, has died. He was 46. Representatives for Danan confirmed the news on Thursday, Jan. 16 with a statement shared to Instagram.