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Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paul Danan's tragic cause of death shared after Hollyoaks star found at home
The cause of death for tragic Paul Danan has been disclosed following his death at his Bristol home, an inquest was told today. The ex-Hollyoaks actor was found lifeless at his residence on January 15, aged 46. An inquest heard how Paul's primary cause of death was a "combined toxicity" of drugs, including heroin, methadone and cocaine. READ MORE: The Chase star Shaun Wallace gives one-word response over Bradley Walsh 'exit' READ MORE: Netflix users in UK could be slapped with £1,000 fine for watching new show Paul, who also participated in Celebrity Love Island in 2005 and 2006 and Celebrity Big Brother in 2017, had faced considerable personal challenges. Read more Apprentice star Luisa Zissman defends row with cyclist outside £7.5m mansion He had been open about his battles with substance abuse, opening up about his addictions during an appearance on The Jeremy Kyle Show in 2019. During the show, the actor candidly spoke about his struggle with cocaine addiction and disclosed that he had been to rehab 17 times. Father to nine year old DeNiro, Paul was scheduled for a court appearance on drug charges the day after his untimely death. He faced accusations of possessing cocaine and cannabis, in addition to driving whilst under the influence of drugs, which had taken place the previous October. Paul, also known for his other TV work including Celebrity Coach Trip, previously shared serious health problems. He told The Sun last year that he had suffered respiratory failure as he blamed an addiction to vaping devices. Paul spent a week in intensive care where he developed pneumonia. Reflecting on his brush with death, he remarked: "I was dead - it's a miracle I'm here. I'm so lucky."
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Yahoo
French prosecutors confirm how British couple died
French prosecutors have confirmed how a British couple died, five days after they were found in their rural home in south-west France. The bodies of Andrew and Dawn Searle were discovered by a neighbour in the hamlet of Les Pesquiès, Villefranche-de-Rouergue, on Thursday. Post-mortem examinations have now confirmed Mr Searle, 62, died from hanging and Mrs Searle, 56, suffered "multiple blows to the head with a blunt and sharp-edged object". Prosecutors in Rodez issued an update on the case but the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the couple - who moved to France from Scotland about 10 years ago - remain unclear. The statement added: "The investigation is ongoing, particularly to determine whether the tragedy resulted from a domestic crime followed by suicide or involved a third party." Actor's grief after mum and husband die in France British couple named after deaths at French home Ms Searle, who was partially undressed, was discovered with a "severe head wound" in front of the couple's home at about 12:27 on 6 February. A box containing jewellery was found nearby but "no object or weapon capable of causing the injuries was found". Firefighters who responded to the alert then discovered Mr Searle - who had "no visible defensive wounds" - at the back of the house and notified police. The statement said the the property "appeared to have been searched superficially" and cash was found in the couple's bedroom. Further toxicological tests are under way as part of the investigation, which is being led by Toulouse Police. Ms Searle grew up in Eyemouth in the Scottish Borders, and Mr Searle was originally from England. They lived in Musselburgh, near Edinburgh, before they moved to France and married in Villefranche-de-Rouergue in 2023. According to his LinkedIn page, Mr Searle previously worked in financial crime prevention at companies including Standard Life and Barclays Bank. On Saturday Ms Searle's son, ex-Hollyoaks actor Callum Kerr, issued a statement on Instagram on behalf of the couple's four shared children. It read: "At this time, Callum Kerr and Amanda Kerr are grieving the loss of their mother, Dawn Searle (née Smith, Kerr) while Tom Searle and Ella Searle are mourning the loss of their father, Andrew Searle." Mr Kerr, who played PC George Kiss in Hollyoaks and has appeared in Netflix's Virgin River, requested that the family's privacy was respected during this "difficult period", adding that they would provide updates as appropriate. The 30-year-old, who walked his mother down the aisle, has also released a number of country songs. Mr and Mrs Searle, who had lived in the Aveyron region for five years, were found at their home in Les Pesquiès. The discovery was made by a neighbour, who went to check on them when they failed to turn up for a planned dog walk. The area around their detached house was sealed off while investigations took place, and local police called in expert help from Toulouse, which is about 70km (43 miles) away. As well as intensive forensics activity, a helicopter and a drone were also sent to the site. A spokesperson for the UK's Foreign Office said: "We are supporting the family of a British couple who died in France and are liaising with the local authorities."
