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. He was best known for playing Sol Patrick on the Channel 4 soap from 1997 to 2001. He was later known for his reality TV appearances.

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.

Hollyoaks actor and reality TV star Paul Danan died the day before he was due to appear in court on drug charges. The 46-year-old, who played the character Sol Patrick on the Channel 4 soap from 1997 to 2001, had been accused of possessing cocaine and cannabis and driving under the influence.

Paul Danan starred in TV drama Hollyoaks in the early 2000 and he was a Love Island original back in 2005, but he took on new career path 22 years after first hitting our screens

Hollyoaks star Paul Danan’s final TV interview came on GB News last month, where he discussed personal struggles with mental health and addiction. The 46-year-old’s interview on Lee Anderson’s Real World came just weeks before his death.