Hollyoaks and Love Island star Paul Danan has died at the age of 46. His management announced the news in a statement on Thursday (January 16). "It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of Paul Danan at just 46 years old," the statement read.

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.

Former Hollyoaks actor, Paul Danan, has died aged 46. Danan played the character Sol Patrick from 1997 to 2001 on the Channel 4 soap and later appeared in Celebrity Love Island in both 2005 and 2006.

Hollyoaks and reality TV star Paul Danan died the day before he was due to appear in court on drugs charges. The actor, 46, played bad boy Sol Patrick from 1997 to 2001 on the Channel 4 soap and was later known for his reality TV appearances,