Hollyoaks and Love Island star Paul Danan dies aged 46

Paul Danan, the actor best known for his roles in Hollyoaks and Celebrity Love Island, has passed away at 46.

His management broke the heart-wrenching news with a statement: "It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of @pauldanan at just 46 years old," they confirmed.

"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."

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They continued: "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."

It comes just months after he was rushed to hospital and given CPR after he suffered respiratory failure brought on by his addiction to vapes. His diagnosis at the time was so bad that his family had been warned that "he might not make it".

During his week in intensive care last year, he contracted pneumonia. At the time, he blamed his years of smoking for his health battle.

He said: "I’m upstairs puffing away on my vape then suddenly I lost my breath and collapsed. My family called for an ambulance and started giving me CPR, then police arrived and took over before paramedics took me to hospital. I was on a machine in ICU and ended up with pneumonia. My family were warned I might not make it through the night. I’m so lucky.”

The soap star also revealed that doctors told him straight the reasons why he was in such a critical position. He said: "The doctor was so, so harsh with me. She told me, ‘Paul, you don’t know how serious this was and you are going to be in here for a while now, on this oxygen’. She said if I ever smoke in any form again I risk being linked to an oxygen tank later on in life. She said that’s it now."

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