Paul Danan, the actor known for his role in 'Hollyoaks' and his appearance on 'Celebrity Big Brother,' has passed away at the age of 46.
The British actor, recognized for his roles on "Celebrity Love Island" and "Celebrity Big Brother," was recently admitted to the hospital due to respiratory failure.
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Paul Danan, an actor best known for his portrayal of Sol Patrick on the British soap opera “Hollyoaks,” died Wednesday at his home in Bristol, England. He was 46.
Danan’s death was confirmed Thursday morning on social media by his representatives at Independent Creative Management.
"Recognized for his remarkable television presence, extraordinary skills, and steadfast kindness, Paul shone brightly for countless individuals," a portion of the statement from ICM noted. "His premature passing will create irreplaceable gaps in the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him."
The official cause of Danan's death has not yet been disclosed to the public.
The announcement of Danan's death led to a wave of condolences from fellow British actors and public personalities, including many of his past co-stars, who took to social media to express their support.
“I’m gutted that Paul Danan’s not here anymore. He was a kind man who genuinely cared about whatever he was doing, and would tell you he ‘luffed you’ at every opportunity,” Joe Tracini, who played Dennis Savage on “Hollyoaks,” wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “We hadn’t spoken in a while, but I’ll miss him, and I’ll always wish I’d called him back xx.”
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Michael Greco, whose credits include the BBC soap opera “EastEnders,” felt similarly, writing on X: “So, so sad to read about the passing of Paul Danan. In this day and age of falsities and fake people, he was a genuine and caring man who just wanted to please everyone. A lovely warm man that will be missed by many. R.I.P. Buddy.”
Danan, who hails from a Moroccan Jewish family in Essex, England, gained fame in 1997 when he was cast as Sol Patrick in the popular series “Hollyoaks.” After four successful se
