Ex-Hollyoaks and Celebrity Big Brother star dies at 46

Former Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan, who performed Sol Patrick within the Channel 4 cleaning soap between 1997 and 2001, has died on the age of 46, his administration firm has stated.

The assertion from Impartial Inventive Administration stated: “It’s with heavy hearts that we share the tragic information of the passing of Paul Danan at simply 46 years outdated.

“Identified for his tv presence, distinctive expertise, and unwavering kindness, Paul was a beacon of sunshine to so many.”

Danan was additionally identified for his appearances on Movie star Love Island in 2005 and 2006, and Movie star Huge Brother in 2017.

Danan’s administration firm added: “His premature departure will depart irreplaceable voids within the lives of all who knew him.

“Throughout this troublesome time, we kindly request respect and privateness for Paul’s household, pals, and colleagues.”

Danan, who was born and raised in Essex, had small roles in EastEnders as a baby then went to London’s Italia Conti drama faculty and joined Hollyoaks at 19.

His character Sol was a tearaway and a fan favorite – and one thing of a heartthrob – on the cleaning soap.

Danan requested to depart the present 4 years later and Sol was final seen fleeing the village with Jess Holt.

He moved to Los Angeles, the place he spent three-and-a-half years making an attempt to construct a profession.

“However I attempted to celebration and do nicely, and you’ll’t turn into a Hollywood star if you’re partying as nicely,” he informed BBC Radio Bristol final yr.

“I used to be younger, I used to be 22, 23, and I got here again very skinny with a tan however with no work. So I got here again and… abruptly there was actuality TV so I believed, I will do this and make up the cash.”

Extra lately, he started the podcast The Morning After With Paul Danan, which lasted from 2019 till 2023.

His different appearances included E4’s Movie star Coach Journey and Channel 4 sketch comedy programme The Kevin Bishop Present. The actor had additionally stated he wish to return to Hollyoaks.

Danan spoke about his well being struggles final yr after he ended up in intensive care with pneumonia.

He informed the Solar on Sunday that hospital employees had informed him to give up smoking in any type. Having given up cigarettes within the final couple of years, Danan stated he had turn into “obsessed” with disposable vapes.

He has additionally mentioned earlier points with medicine together with addictions to cocaine and codeine, which he used to “self-soothe” after dropping appearing elements in his 20s whereas within the US.

He additionally stated that he had spent over £1m on rehab over time and had as soon as overdosed on heroin.