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Paul Danan shared ‘exhilarating’ career update on social media in final post before tragic death

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Updated 12:09 16 Jan 2025 GMTPublished 11:59 16 Jan 2025 GMT

Paul Danan shared ‘exhilarating’ career update on social media in final post before tragic death

Actor and Celebrity Love Island star Paul Danan has passed away aged 46

Brenna Cooper

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Featured Image Credit: (Instagram/pauldanan/ Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Brenna Cooper
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Brenna Cooper is a journalist at LADbible. She graduated from the University of Sheffield with a degree in History, followed by an NCTJ accredited masters in Journalism. She began her career as a freelance writer for Digital Spy, where she wrote about all things TV, film and showbiz. Her favourite topics to cover are music, travel and any bizarre pop culture.

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The last social media post from actor and reality TV star Paul Danan prior to his death revealed 'exhilarating' career hopes.

A representative from Danan's management company confirmed today (16 January) that he'd passed away at the age of 46.

They wrote: "It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of @pauldanan at just 46 years old."

Best known for his work on screen, Danan had starred in the role of Sol Patrick in Hollyoaks from 1997 to 2001 before going on to appear on 2005's Celebrity Love Island.

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He would later have a stint on Celebrity Big Brother in 2017 as well as appearing on programmes such as The Kevin Bishop Show and Celebrity Coach Trip.

Paul Danan has passed away at the age of 46 (Joseph Okpako/WireImage)
Paul Danan has passed away at the age of 46 (Joseph Okpako/WireImage)

Outside of his work in TV, Danan also hosted his own podcast from 2019 to 2023 titled The Morning After With Paul Danan.

Tributes have since begun to pour in for Danan, with fans flooding his last social media post with condolences.

In the clip shared on Instagram, Danan can be seen practicing a monologue for an audition in a production of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.

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Calling the idea of acting in a stage performance 'exhilarating', he wrote under the post: "It's been a long time since I've gone near a bit of the Master that is Our pioneer Sir William Shakespeare.

"You forget what a Genius he really was and remember how beautiful and exhilarating it is when you get stuck in to tackling his work. It's an amazing experience! I forget sometimes how much I need to be awoken..."

"RIP mate sleep well," one person wrote under the post, while a second commented: "I can't believe this sad news RIP."

"Rest in peace Paul, hope your truly at peace now," a third person added.

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Further tributes have begun to appear on social media.

"Ah that's proper sad about Paul Danan, 46 is no age to go. Bless him. He’ll always be Sol in Hollyoaks to me," one person wrote on X, as another added: "Paul Danan dying at age 46 is not what I expected to be reading this morning. Sad times. RIP."

Confirming the news of his death in a statement his management Independent Creative PR wrote: "Known for his television presence, exceptional talent, and unwavering kindness, Paul was a beacon of light to many. His untimely departure will leave irreplaceable voids in the lives of all who knew him.

"During this difficult time, we kindly request respect and privacy for Paul's family, friends, and colleagues. No further comments will be made at this time."

Danan's cause of death has not been confirmed publicly.

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