Actor and reality television star Paul Danan died at the age of 46, his representatives at Independent Creative Management confirmed in a statement posted Jan. 16 on Instagram.
The British actor was best known for his role on the U.K. soap opera, “Hollyoaks.”
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of Paul Danan at just 46 years old,” the company wrote on social media. They paid tribute to the star by noting his incredible talents, and addressed his personal attributes.
“Known for his television presence, exceptional talent, and unwavering kindness, Paul was a beacon of light to so many,” they wrote.
READING, ENGLAND – JULY 25: Paul Danan attends The Flackstock Festival at Englefield House on July 25, 2022 in Reading, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage/Getty Images)
The tribute went on to say, “his untimely departure will leave irreplaceable voids in the lives of all who knew him.”
There was no further information provided about the actor’s cause of death, or the circumstances surrounding his passing, as of Thursday morning.
“During this difficult time, we kindly request respect and privacy for Paul’s family, friends, and colleagues. No further comments will be made at this time,” Independent Creative Management said in its statement.
Danan was cast in the long-running Channel 4 soap opera “Hollyoaks” when he was just a young teenager. He played the role of a troubled young character named Sol Patrick, and maintained his place in the show from 1997-2001, according to Variety.
He also appeared in British children’s series, “The Queen’s Nose,” “The Basil Brush Show,” and the medical drama, “Casualty.”
READING, ENGLAND – JULY 25: Paul Danan attends The Flackstock Festival at Englefield House on July 25, 2022 in Reading, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage)Getty Images
Danan’s talents spanned into the realm of reality television with appearances on “Come Dine With Me,” “Celebrity Love Island,” and “Celebrity Big Brother.”
His last public interview was with The Sun in June 2024. He told the publication he had suffered respiratory failure and spent a week in intensive care due to his vaping addiction.
“I’m upstairs puffing away on my vape then suddenly I lost my breath and collapsed,” he told the outlet at the time, according to Variety.
“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,” he said at the time.
It’s unclear if that incident was in any way related to his death. (RELATED: Legendary Soap Opera Star Leslie Charleson Dead At 79)
Danan is survived by his 8-year-old son, Deniro.
