Paul Danan, 'Hollyoaks' Actor And 'Celebrity Big Brother' Star, Dead At 46

LOADINGERROR LOADINGPaul Danan, an actor best known for his portrayal of Sol Patrick on the British soap opera “Hollyoaks,” died Wednesday at his home in Bristol, England.He was 46.Danan’s death was confirmed Thursday morning on social media by his representatives at Independent Creative Management.

Advertisement “Known for his television presence, exceptional talent, and unwavering kindness, Paul was a beacon of light to so many,” read a statement from ICM in part.“His untimely departure will leave irreplaceable voids in the lives of all who knew him.”Danan’s cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.News of Danan’s passing drew an outpouring of support from other British actors and public figures, including several of his former co-stars, on social media.

“I’m gutted that Paul Danan’s not here anymore.He was a kind man who genuinely cared about whatever he was doing, and would tell you he ‘luffed you’ at every opportunity,” Joe Tracini, who played Dennis Savage on “Hollyoaks,” wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

“We hadn’t spoken in a while, but I’ll miss him, and I’ll always wish I’d called him back xx.” Advertisement Actor Paul Danan rose to prominence on the British soap opera "Hollyoaks," and later turned his focus to reality television.Richard Lewis via Getty ImagesMichael Greco, whose credits include the BBC soap opera “EastEnders,” felt similarly, writing on X: “So, so sad to read about the passing of Paul Danan.

In this day and age of falsities and fake people, he was a genuine and caring man who just wanted to please everyone.A lovely warm man that will be missed by many.

R.I.P.Buddy.”Born to a Moroccan Jewish family in Essex, England, Danan rose to prominence when he landed the part of Sol Patrick on “Hollyoaks” in 1997.

He exited the show after four seasons, and went on to appear in the British TV film “Daddy’s Girl” and the children’s series “The Queen’s Nose,” among...