British actor and Love Island star Paul Dannan has died at the age of 46

British actor and reality star Paul Danan has died at the age of 46.

Danan's representatives confirmed the news on Thursday, January 16, writing via Instagram“It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of Paul Dunnan at the age of just 46. Known for his television presence, exceptional talent and unwavering kindness, Paul was a beacon of light to so many. His untimely passing will leave irreplaceable voids in the lives of all who knew him.

Cause of death was not disclosed in a statement by Independent Creative Management. “We ask for respect and privacy for Paul's family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time. No further comment will be made at this time,” the post concluded.

Danan forms Celebrity Big Brother costar Eileen Horgan-Walls paid their respects after news of his death.

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“Paul Danan…my friend…I am so shocked and heartbroken….my sweet man…I will cherish all our happy memories,” she wrote on Instagram. “RIP, you are a beautiful, talented person. “

Michael Grecoknown for his role in the BBC soap opera EastEnderstook to X with his message. “So sad to read of the passing of Paul Danan. In this age of lies and fake people, he was a genuine and caring person who just wanted to please everyone,” he wrote. “A lovely warm hearted man who will be missed by many. RIP friend.

Danan rose to stardom playing Sol Patrick Hollyoaks from 1997 to 2001. He also appeared in British children's shows The Queen's nose and Basil brush show before filming the medical drama Casualty.

After finding success with screenplay projects, Danan became a reality TV fixture In the UK He appeared Come dine with me, celebrity love island and Celebrity Big Brother. He has an 8-year-old son, Deniro.

Less than a year before his death Danan was hospitalized for respiratory failure in June 2024. He told the United Kingdom The sun during which he spent a week in intensive care for his addiction.

“I'm upstairs puffing on my vape, then all of a sudden I lose my breath and collapse,” he recalled. “My family called an ambulance and started giving me CPR, then the police came and took over before the paramedics took me to the hospital. I was in the car (ICU) and came down with pneumonia. My family were warned that I might not make it through the night .I am so lucky.”

Danan's doctorit was so, so rough” following a health scare. “She told me, 'Paul, you don't know how serious it was and you're going to be here on this oxygen for a while,'” he added. “She said if I ever smoke again, I'm going to risk being linked to oxygen tank. She said that's all now.

Danan's last social media post before his death was an audition tape for the role of Duke Orsino Twelfth Night.

“It's been a long time since I got a little closer to the Master that is Our Pioneer Sir William Shakespeare,” he captioned earlier this month. “You forget what a genius he really was and remember how beautiful and exhilarating it is when you're stuck in his work. It's an amazing experience! I sometimes forget how much I need to wake up.