Paul Danan is understood to have died after he ‘slipped and fell’ in a luxury apartment near Bristol, according to reports. Neighbours have claimed that an ambulance was called to a luxury flat near Bristol in the south west of England on Wednesday evening.
Mail Online has today (Saturday January 18) moved to report the Channel 4 star ‘slipped and fell’. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of Paul Danan at just 46 years old,” announced Independent Creative PR.
“Known for his television presence, exceptional talent and unwavering kindness, Paul was a beacon of light to so many.” It said: “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.
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“No further comments will be made at this time.” Danan starred as Sol Patrick in Hollyoaks between 1997 and 2001, was a contestant on the first season of ITV dating show Celebrity Love Island and appeared in Celebrity Big Brother.
In June 2024, he revealed that he had previously had to be revived after respiratory failure caused by excessive vaping, and then spent a week in intensive care. “I was dead – it’s a miracle I’m here,” he said at the time.
“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.”
He was due to appear at Warrington Magistrates Court on the morning that news of his death was announced, charged with driving a vehicle while unfit through drugs as well as possession of cocaine. He was to enter a plea at the hearing.