Police have issued an update on the tragic death of Paul Danan.
The Hollyoaks star, who played Sol Patrick in the Channel 4 soap, has sadly died at the age of just 46. His passing was announced in a statement posted by his management on Thursday (January 16).
Police have now confirmed that the actor, who nearly died last year, was found dead at a property in Brislington, Bristol and that they're not treating his death as "suspicious". They said their 'thoughts are with his family'.
A statement to the PA news agency from Avon and Somerset Police said: “Officers attended a property in Brislington, Bristol, at around 5.20pm yesterday (Wednesday 15 January) where sadly a man in his 40s was declared deceased by paramedics.
“His family have been notified and our thoughts are with them. They have asked for people to respect their privacy during this incredibly difficult time. His death is not being treated as suspicious and officers are preparing a file for the coroner."
Confirming his passing, Independent Creative PR, Paul's management, paid tribute to the star in a statement: "It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of Paul Danan at just 46 years old. Known for his television presence, exceptional talent, and unwavering kindness, Paul was a beacon of light to so many.
"His untimely departure will leave irreplaceable voids in the lives of all who knew him. During this difficult time, we kindly request respect and privacy for Paul’s family, friends, and colleagues." The statement added: "No further comments will be made at this time."
Paul is best known for playing Sol Patrick in Hollyoaks and for starring in the original series of Celebrity Love Island back in 2005. He was also a contestant on the 20th season of Celebrity Big Brother in August 2017.
In 2019, he appeared in an episode of The Jeremy Kyle Show where he discussed his struggles with substance addiction. Here he admitted to being a recovering addict.
In June last year, Paul said he nearly died after his "obsessive" vape addiction caused respiratory failure. At the time, he told The Sun: "I was dead — it's a miracle I'm here.
"I'm upstairs puffing away on my vape then suddenly I lost my breath and collapsed. 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 I might not make it through the night. I'm so lucky. The doctor was so, so harsh with me. She told me, 'Paul, you don't know how serious this was and you are going to be in here for a while now, on this oxygen'."
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