Paul Danan, 'Hollyoaks' Actor And 'Celebrity Big Brother' Star, Dead At 46
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The British actor, known for his appearances on "Celebrity Love Island" and "Celebrity Big Brother," had recently been hospitalized for respiratory failure.
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.
“Known for his television presence, exceptional talent, and unwavering kindness, Paul was a beacon of light to so many,” read a statement from ICM in part. “His untimely departure will leave irreplaceable voids in the lives of all who knew him.”
Danan’s cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
News of Danan’s passing drew an outpouring of support from other British actors and public figures, including several of his former co-stars, on social media.