Beacon of light’ Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan dies aged 46 - The actor was known for Celebrity Big Brother and Celebrity Love Island.

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

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.

TV star Paul Danan has died at the age of 46. His management company Independent Creative PR confirmed the sad news with a statement on Instagram. "Known for his television presence, exceptional talent,

Paul Danan began his career on Hollyoaks, where he played the role of Sol Patrick. He became more of a household name during the second series of Celebrity Love Island, partly due to his “meltdowns and screaming matches.” ITV then ordered a reality show starring Danan: Callum, Fran and Dangerous Danan.

Paul Danan, a former Hollyoaks star, has died aged 46. He died earlier today, management confirmed in a press statement.

British actor and reality television star Paul Danan has died. He was 46. Danan’s representatives confirmed his passing on Instagram.

Actor Paul Danan, who played Sol Patrick in Hollyoaks between 1997 and 2001, has sadly died at the age of 46. A new statement shared by his management, Independent Creative Management, paid tribute to the star, who over the years also appeared on Celebrity Love Island and in the children's TV show, The Queen's Nose.

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

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.