Hollyoaks star Paul Danan was a huge TV icon in the 90s and 00s and had hoped to make a return to the small screen before his tragic death at age 46 earlier this week

Former Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan, who was also known for reality TV shows like Celebrity Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother, has died at the age of 46. Danan's management company said he was "known for his television presence,

Paul Danan, the actor and Love Island star best known for playing Sol Patrick in Hollyoaks from 1997 to 2001, has died at the age of 46. The news was announced by his management team, Independent Creative PR, leading to an outpouring of tributes from celebrities and fans alike.

TV presenter Hayley Palmer shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, posting a picture of them together and writing, “Love you forever @pauldanan. Paul was a one-off character, he was soooo funny!” She recalled their time working together on a radio show,

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

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