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Irish Independent
3 days ago
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- Irish Independent
Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan died by misadventure after taking drugs, coroner rules
Danan, 46, 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. An inquest into his death was held at Avon Coroner's Court in Flax Bourton, near Bristol, before Assistant Coroner Debbie Rookes on Wednesday morning. The hearing was told how Danan was found unresponsive sitting on the sofa in front of the television at his home in Brislington, Bristol, on January 15 this year. Emergency services attended the scene and confirmed that he had died. His body was identified there by his partner, Melissa Crooks. A postmortem examination concluded that his death was due to combined toxicity of heroin, methadone, codeine, pregabalin, cocaine and zopiclone, contributed to by benzodiazepine use. Ms Rookes reached a conclusion that Danan had died by misadventure after hearing written statements from emergency services, doctors, and his mother Beverley Danan. The statement from Mrs Danan said: 'Paul helped so many people from all walks of life but just couldn't help himself in the same way. 'His smiling face and love of life will always be remembered.' Ms Rookes concluded that Danan had died from the combined effects of prescribed and illicit drugs. She told the hearing there was no evidence that Danan, who suffered an accidental overdose in May 2024, had intended to take his own life. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more A previous hearing was told that no note was left by Danan. The coroner said: 'Paul Danan was clearly much loved and is very much missed. 'Mr Danan had a long history of drug misuse and struggles with his mental health. His death was caused by a combination of drugs, both prescription and illicit. 'Paul had struggled with his mental health for many years. He had taken an overdose in May 2024 but he was adamant that this was accidental and he didn't have any intention to end his life. 'Although he had occasional suicidal thoughts, he didn't have any active plans. I don't have any evidence before me that Paul intended to take his own life at this time. 'Therefore, the conclusion is misadventure.' Danan had been due to appear for a plea hearing at Warrington Magistrates' Court on January 16 after being charged with being in possession of cocaine and cannabis, according to court documents. He was also accused of driving whilst under the influence of drugs on October 2 last year, in Warrington, Cheshire. The actor had been open about his struggles with addiction, with entering rehab and trying to recover. Danan appeared on ITV's Celebrity Love Island as a contestant in 2005 and 2006 but did not win either series. He also featured in the 2006 ITV2 reality show Calum, Fran And Dangerous Danan in which he, former Westlife bodyguard and Celebrity Love Island winner Fran Cosgrave, and Calum Best travelled across the US. Best, the son of footballer George Best, took part in Celebrity Love Island and a reality travel programme with Danan, and described him as one of the 'funniest, kindest, and most authentic people I've known'. In an Instagram post after Danan's death, he said: 'Life wasn't always easy for him, but he faced it with such heart and courage, and that inspired so many of us. 'We shared many laughs, chats, and unforgettable moments. My heart goes out to his loved ones right now. Rest easy, brother.' EastEnders actor Dean Gaffney also paid tribute, saying on Instagram story that Danan 'had a heart of gold'. In 2017, Danan took part in Channel 5's Celebrity Big Brother, when he was evicted early, and said at the time he hoped the series would give him a 'second chance' at his career. He regularly called for his return to Hollyoaks and later began the podcast The Morning After With Paul Danan, which lasted from 2019 until 2023. In 2020, he started a drama workshop, Morning After Drama, which grew from online sessions during the pandemic to workshops in London, Oxford and the South West. His other appearances included on E4's Celebrity Coach Trip and Channel 4 sketch comedy programme The Kevin Bishop Show. Danan discussed his substance abuse and recovery on ITV's The Jeremy Kyle Show in 2019, which he said began when he was a teenager. He said he had to 'work hard at it every day to keep in recovery'. In 2010, he pleaded guilty to drugs and public order offences, and was fined £350 and referred to a drugs agency for support by Stevenage Magistrates' Court. A statement from Independent Creative Management said: 'It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of Paul Danan at just 46 years old. 'Known for his television presence, exceptional talent, and unwavering kindness, Paul was a beacon of light to so many. 'His untimely departure will leave irreplaceable voids in the lives of all who knew him.'
ITV News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan died by misadventure after taking drugs, coroner rules
The death of Hollyoaks and reality TV star Paul Danan from a cocktail of drugs including cocaine and heroin was misadventure, a coroner has concluded. Danan, 46, 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. An inquest into his death was held at Avon Coroner's Court in Flax Bourton, near Bristol, before Assistant Coroner Debbie Rookes on Wednesday morning. The hearing was told how Danan was found unresponsive sitting on the sofa in front of the television at his home in Brislington, Bristol, on 15 January this year. Emergency services attended the scene and confirmed that he had died. His body was identified there by his partner, Melissa Crooks. A postmortem examination concluded that his death was due to combined toxicity of heroin, methadone, codeine, pregabalin, cocaine and zopiclone, contributed to by benzodiazepine Rookes reached a conclusion that Danan had died by misadventure after hearing written statements from emergency services, doctors, and his mother Beverley Danan. The statement from Mrs Danan said: 'Paul helped so many people from all walks of life but just couldn't help himself in the same way.'His smiling face and love of life will always be remembered.'Ms Rookes concluded that Danan had died from the combined effects of prescribed and illicit drugs. She told the hearing there was no evidence that Danan, who suffered an accidental overdose in May 2024, had intended to take his own life.A previous hearing was told that no note was left by coroner said: 'Paul Danan was clearly much loved and is very much missed. 'Mr Danan had a long history of drug misuse and struggles with his mental health. His death was caused by a combination of drugs, both prescription and illicit. 'Paul had struggled with his mental health for many years. He had taken an overdose in May 2024 but he was adamant that this was accidental and he didn't have any intention to end his life. 'Although he had occasional suicidal thoughts, he didn't have any active plans. I don't have any evidence before me that Paul intended to take his own life at this time. 'Therefore, the conclusion is misadventure.' Danan had been due to appear for a plea hearing at Warrington Magistrates' Court on 16 January after being charged with being in possession of cocaine and cannabis, according to court documents. He was also accused of driving whilst under the influence of drugs on 2 October last year, in Warrington, Cheshire. The actor had been open about his struggles with addiction, with entering rehab and trying to recover. Danan appeared on ITV's Celebrity Love Island as a contestant in 2005 and 2006 but did not win either also featured in the 2006 ITV2 reality show Calum, Fran And Dangerous Danan in which he, former Westlife bodyguard and Celebrity Love Island winner Fran Cosgrave, and Calum Best travelled across the US. Best, the son of footballer George Best, took part in Celebrity Love Island and a reality travel programme with Danan, and described him as one of the 'funniest, kindest, and most authentic people I've known'.In an Instagram post after Danan's death, he said: 'Life wasn't always easy for him, but he faced it with such heart and courage, and that inspired so many of us. 'We shared many laughs, chats, and unforgettable moments. My heart goes out to his loved ones right now. Rest easy, brother.' EastEnders actor Dean Gaffney also paid tribute, saying on Instagram story that Danan 'had a heart of gold'.In 2017, Danan took part in Channel 5's Celebrity Big Brother, when he was evicted early, and said at the time he hoped the series would give him a 'second chance' at his career. He regularly called for his return to Hollyoaks and later began the podcast The Morning After With Paul Danan, which lasted from 2019 until 2020, he started a drama workshop, Morning After Drama, which grew from online sessions during the pandemic to workshops in London, Oxford and the South other appearances included on E4's Celebrity Coach Trip and Channel 4 sketch comedy programme The Kevin Bishop Show. Danan discussed his substance abuse and recovery on ITV's The Jeremy Kyle Show in 2019, which he said began when he was a teenager. He said he had to 'work hard at it every day to keep in recovery'.In 2010, he pleaded guilty to drugs and public order offences, and was fined £350 and referred to a drugs agency for support by Stevenage Magistrates' Court. A statement from Independent Creative Management said: 'It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of Paul Danan at just 46 years old. 'Known for his television presence, exceptional talent, and unwavering kindness, Paul was a beacon of light to so many.'His untimely departure will leave irreplaceable voids in the lives of all who knew him.'
ITV News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Inquest into death of Hollyoaks actor and reality TV star Paul Danan resumes
An inquest is resuming into the death of Hollyoaks and reality TV star Paul Danan. The actor, 46, 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. The actor died from a cocktail of drugs including cocaine and heroin after being found unresponsive at his home in Brislington, Bristol, on January 15 this year, a previous hearing heard. His body was identified at the scene by his partner, Melissa Crooks. Coroner's officer Alexis Camp said: 'The circumstances are that Mr Danan was found unresponsive at his home address. 'Emergency services attended and confirmed he had sadly died. A post-mortem has taken place and samples have been removed for further analysis. 'No note was left.' The court heard that the provisional cause of Danan's death is combined toxicity of heroin, methadone, codeine, pregabalin, cocaine and zopiclone, contributed to by benzodiazepine use. The inquest is resuming at Avon Coroner's Court in Flax Bourton, near Bristol, before Assistant Coroner Deborah Rookes. It is listed as a documentary inquest, which means evidence is likely to take the form of written statements rather than of oral evidence from witnesses. Danan had been due to appear for a plea hearing at Warrington Magistrates' Court on January 16 after being charged with being in possession of cocaine and cannabis, according to court documents. He was also accused of driving whilst under the influence of drugs on October 2 last year, in Warrington, Cheshire. The actor had been open about his struggles with addiction, with entering rehab and trying to recover. Danan appeared on ITV's Celebrity Love Island as a contestant in 2005 and 2006 but did not win either series. He also featured in the 2006 ITV2 reality show Calum, Fran And Dangerous Danan in which he, former Westlife bodyguard and Celebrity Love Island winner Fran Cosgrave, and Calum Best travelled across the US. Best, the son of footballer George Best, took part in Celebrity Love Island and a reality travel programme with Danan, and described him as one of the 'funniest, kindest, and most authentic people I've known'. In an Instagram post after Danan's death, he said: 'Life wasn't always easy for him, but he faced it with such heart and courage, and that inspired so many of us. 'We shared many laughs, chats, and unforgettable moments. My heart goes out to his loved ones right now. Rest easy, brother.' EastEnders actor Dean Gaffney also paid tribute, saying on Instagram story that Danan 'had a heart of gold'. In 2017, Danan took part in Channel 5's Celebrity Big Brother, when he was evicted early, and said at the time he hoped the series would give him a 'second chance' at his career. He regularly called for his return to Hollyoaks and later began the podcast The Morning After With Paul Danan, which lasted from 2019 until 2023. In 2020 he started a drama workshop, Morning After Drama, which grew from online sessions during the pandemic to workshops in London, Oxford and the South West. His other appearances included on E4's Celebrity Coach Trip and Channel 4 sketch comedy programme The Kevin Bishop Show. Danan discussed his substance abuse and recovery on ITV's The Jeremy Kyle Show in 2019, which he said began when he was a teenager. He said he had to 'work hard at it every day to keep in recovery'. In 2010 he pleaded guilty to drugs and public order offences, and was fined £350 and referred to a drugs agency for support by Stevenage Magistrates' Court. A statement from Independent Creative Management said: 'It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of Paul Danan at just 46 years old. 'Known for his television presence, exceptional talent, and unwavering kindness, Paul was a beacon of light to so many. 'His untimely departure will leave irreplaceable voids in the lives of all who knew him.'
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Coroner returns verdict on Hollyoaks star Paul Danan's death
Coroner returns verdict on Hollyoaks star Paul Danan's death The actor, 46, was found dead in January The inquest into the death of actor and reality TV star Paul Danan has returned a verdict (Image: Ian West/PA ) Hollyoaks actor and reality TV star Paul Danan's death at his Bristol home after taking a cocktail of drugs was misadventure, a coroner has concluded. The actor, 46, 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. The actor was found unresponsive at his home in Brislington, Bristol, on January 15 this year, a previous hearing heard. His body was identified at the scene by his partner, Melissa Crooks. Coroner's officer Alexis Camp said: 'The circumstances are that Mr Danan was found unresponsive at his home address. Emergency services attended and confirmed he had sadly died. A post-mortem has taken place and samples have been removed for further analysis. No note was left.' The inquest resumed on Wednesday at Avon Coroner's Court in Flax Bourton, near Bristol, before Assistant Coroner Deborah Rookes. It was listed as a documentary inquest, which meant evidence took the form of written statements rather than oral evidence from witnesses. Danan had been due to appear for a plea hearing at Warrington Magistrates' Court on January 16 after being charged with being in possession of cocaine and cannabis, according to court documents. He was also accused of driving whilst under the influence of drugs on October 2 last year, in Warrington, Cheshire. Article continues below The actor had been open about his struggles with addiction, with entering rehab and trying to recover. Danan appeared on ITV's Celebrity Love Island as a contestant in 2005 and 2006 but did not win either series. He also featured in the 2006 ITV2 reality show Calum, Fran And Dangerous Danan in which he, former Westlife bodyguard and Celebrity Love Island winner Fran Cosgrave, and Calum Best travelled across the US. Best, the son of footballer George Best, took part in Celebrity Love Island and a reality travel programme with Danan, and described him as one of the 'funniest, kindest, and most authentic people I've known'. In an Instagram post after Danan's death, he said: 'Life wasn't always easy for him, but he faced it with such heart and courage, and that inspired so many of us. We shared many laughs, chats, and unforgettable moments. My heart goes out to his loved ones right now. Rest easy, brother.' EastEnders actor Dean Gaffney also paid tribute, saying on Instagram story that Danan 'had a heart of gold'. In 2017, Danan took part in Channel 5's Celebrity Big Brother, when he was evicted early, and said at the time he hoped the series would give him a 'second chance' at his career. He regularly called for his return to Hollyoaks and later began the podcast The Morning After With Paul Danan, which lasted from 2019 until 2023. In 2020 he started a drama workshop, Morning After Drama, which grew from online sessions during the pandemic to workshops in London, Oxford and the South West. Article continues below His other appearances included on E4's Celebrity Coach Trip and Channel 4 sketch comedy programme The Kevin Bishop Show. Danan discussed his substance abuse and recovery on ITV's The Jeremy Kyle Show in 2019, which he said began when he was a teenager. He said he had to 'work hard at it every day to keep in recovery'. In 2010 he pleaded guilty to drugs and public order offences, and was fined £350 and referred to a drugs agency for support by Stevenage Magistrates' Court. A statement from Independent Creative Management said: 'It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of Paul Danan at just 46 years old. Known for his television presence, exceptional talent, and unwavering kindness, Paul was a beacon of light to so many. His untimely departure will leave irreplaceable voids in the lives of all who knew him.'
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Paul Danan ‘found dead on sofa with TV still on after taking lethal cocktail of drugs' – as coroner gives tragic ruling
TRAGIC Paul Danan's death has been ruled as a "misadventure" after the star died from a cocktail of drugs. The former Hollyoaks and Love Island star, 46, was discovered unresponsive at his apartment in Bristol on January 15. 5 Paul Danan was tragically found dead in January Credit: Getty 5 The former Love Island star had battled with addiction Credit: Rex An inquest heard his cause of death was a "combined toxicity" of drugs, including heroin, methadone and cocaine. Tests also found he had traces of prescription medication in his system. A coroner today concluded Paul's death as a misadventure. Avon and Somerset Police previously confirmed they were called to the home in the Brislington area at around 5.20pm. Tragically, Paul could not be saved and was declared dead at the scene by paramedics. Officers confirmed they were not treating the reality star's death as suspicious. Paul rose to fame in 1997 playing badboy Sol Patrick on Hollyoaks for four years. He was also a contestant on Celebrity Love Island in 2005 and 2006. Most read in Showbiz Paul appeared in the 2006 ITV2 reality show Calum, Fran And Dangerous Danan, which saw the actor, former Westlife bodyguard Fran Cosgrave and George Best 's son Calum Best travel across the US. In 2017, he took part in Celebrity Big Brother, which he said hoped would give him a "second chance" at his career. Paul Danan's haunting final instagram post revealed just days before tragic death aged 46 Other appearances included Celebrity Coach Trip, and Channel 4 sketch comedy programme The Kevin Bishop Show. Away from the screen, Paul battled demons including substance abuse, which he discussed on The Jeremy Kyle Show in 2019 . The troubled star told how he battled a cocaine addiction and revealed Paul, dad to nine-year-old DeNiro, had been He was charged with possessing cocaine and cannabis, along with driving under the influence of drugs last October. The star also opened up about his health issues to The Sun last year - revealing that he suffered respiratory failure triggered by his He then spent a week in intensive care, where he contracted pneumonia. Afterwards, Paul said: 'I was dead — it's a miracle I'm here. I'm so lucky.' Inside Paul Danan's tragic battle to beat vape 'obsession' & drug demons PAUL Danan struggled with his health for years prior to his death aged 46. The It comes after he faced Paul battled a history of cocaine addiction and previously revealed In June last year, he also told of how he had to be brought back to life after suffering respiratory failure triggered by his addiction to vapes. Paul took up the habit after years of smoking, before collapsing and being given CPR as he was rushed to hospital. He then spent a week in intensive care, where he contracted pneumonia. During an appearance on The Jeremy Kyle Show in 2019, Paul told of how he had sought therapy over his health struggles as he continually relapsed. Speaking at the time, he said: "I've had 17 stints in rehab. They do work. They're amazing. "They've saved my life many times but it's maintenance and it's about sustaining that recovery and not putting anything before that recovery - even my little boy, who I love to death." In August 2017, Paul told of how he died and was brought back to life after snorting heroin. He would have lost his life had his mum not heard him gasping for breath in his bedroom and called for an ambulance. Paul said: "My mum found me in my bed and I was making these weird noises and choking on my last breath. 'The ambulance was down the road thankfully, but by the time they arrived I was dead and they brought me back to life." He revealed how his battles stemmed from a motorbike accident in 2010 that saw him develop an addiction to painkillers. Paul had been in and out of rehab as early as 2006 and 2007, but said the accident caused him to spiral. Following appearances on Celebrity Big Brother and Celebrity Coach Trip, Paul then opened up on how he shouldn't have been allowed to take part in reality TV shows. After being shown a clip of himself drunkenly fighting with Calum Best during the one-off series Calum, Fran and Dangerous Danan, he said: "I should never have done any of those shows really because I wasn't well. I'm not well." Tributes flooded in for the "exceptional talent" following the tragedy. Calum Best, the son of footballer George, described him as one of the 'funniest, kindest, and most authentic people I've known'. In an Instagram post, he said: "Paul was truly a creative genius too having all of us laughing our a**es off at his insta profile he made to rinse a certain era of celeb culture we lived. 'Life wasn't always easy for him, but he faced it with such heart and courage, and that inspired so many of us. 'We shared many laughs, chats, and unforgettable moments. My heart goes out to his loved ones right now. Rest easy, brother.' TV presenter She said: "He was a friend of mine and he was the most delightful person. 'You know, when someone comes in and you just know that the whole evening's going to be fabulous because he's going to be funny and he's going to be lively. 'He's going to be, you know, telling you stories he shouldn't have told you and telling you not to tell anyone and you immediately tell everyone. 'You know, he was funny and lively and lovely and warm and a fantastically gifted actor." Read more on the Irish Sun While Bafta-winning actor writer, director, and producer Adam Deacon said Paul was a 'genuinely kind and compassionate person'. Paul was laid to rest in an Boyzone 's 5 Paul appeared on Celebrity Big Brother Credit: PA:Press Association 5 He had previously opened up about his demons Credit: Getty 5 Glowing tributes were made to Paul after his tragic death
