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Who was Hollyoaks star Paul Danan who appeared on Celebrity Love Island and CBB?
PAUL Danan was a beloved actor who appeared on Hollyoaks and Celebrity Love Island.
The star sadly passed away on January 16, 2025, at the age of 47, after a long public health battle.
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Finding fame on Hollyoaks
Paul Danan was born on July 2, 1978, and raised in Chigwell, Essex.
He rocketed to fame on the hit soap opera Hollyoaks when he starred as the show’s bad-boy Sol Patrick.
He quickly became one of the show’s leading heartthrobs and remained on the show for four years, before departing in 2001.
During his time on the show, Sol ended up sleeping rough and in a relationship with a prostitute after running away from home.
His character left the village following several altercations with his girlfriend's pimp that caused them to push him from a balcony.
After his time on the soap, he did the rounds on shows, including Test Drive My Girlfriend, The Kevin Bishop Show, and Stars & Strikes.
Paul’s headline-making appearance on Love Island
Paul made waves on Celebrity Love Island when he starred in the show alongside Calum Best, Fran Cosgrave, and Abi Titmuss in 2005.
He was seen trying to woo Lady Isabella Harvey into bed after a champagne fulled night out, but was ultimately unsuccessful.
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The star made headlines when security removed him from the villa.
However, he was able to return and, although he didn't win, he left the show as a fan-favourite.
Paul Danan's haunting final instagram post revealed just days before tragic death aged 46
In 2022, he also appeared on Celebrity Coach Trip.
Away from reality TV, Paul acted in The Queen's Nose, Crime Stories, and Are We Dead Yet.
His latest project, Bloody Love, is yet to be released.
Paul’s life off-screen
Paul was in many high-profile relationships over the years.
He dated Kelly Brook, Katie Price, and Melanie Sykes - and even shared a kiss with Angelina Jolie.
He had one son, DeNiro, who was born in 2015.
Paul was an advocate for speaking up about mental health issues.
He was open about visiting rehab 17 times and criticised reality TV executives for allowing vulnerable people to appear on their programmes.
Paul ran a successful theatre company in Hertfordshire and hosted a chart-topping podcast named The Morning After.
Sadly, the star passed away on January 16, 2025.
Paul had been open about his health struggles throughout his career, which included a battle with drug abuse and with a vape addiction that led to serious respiratory problems.
His cause of death has not been confirmed.
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