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

Paul Danan, a former Hollyoaks star, has died aged 46. He died earlier today, management confirmed in a press statement. A statement from Independent Creative Management said: “It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of @pauldanan at just 46 years old.

The British actor, known for his appearances on "Celebrity Love Island" and "Celebrity Big Brother," had recently been hospitalized for respiratory failure.

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.

Hollyoaks star Paul Danan died at the age of 46 just hours before he was due in court on drugs charges. Danan was due to appear today at Warrington Magistrates’ Court for a plea hearing after being charged with being in possession of class A drugs, according to court papers. He was also facing a charge of driving while under the influence of drugs.

Hollyoaks and reality TV star Paul Danan died the day before he was due to appear in court on drugs charges, having been accused of possession of cocaine and cannabis and driving while under the influence.

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.

Paul Danan's troubled life had more twists than the Hollyoaks soap he starred in - A look back on the former Hollyoaks and Celebrity Big Brother star’s life following his death aged 46