Paul Danan played bad boy Sol Patrick in the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, and more recently had appeared on the celebrity versions of reality shows Love Island and Big Brother.

The actor and reality TV star is remembered as "a genuine and caring man" who had a "heart of gold".

Former Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan has died aged 46.

Hollyoaks and Love Island star Paul Danan has died at the age of 46, his management have confirmed in a heartbreaking statement

Paul was best known for playing bad boy Sol Patrick in the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks in the late 1990s and early 2000s

His magament confirmed the news in a statement on Thursday (January 16)

His management has announced the news

Paul Danan has died at the age of 46, his management has announced. The actor was best known for starring as Sol Patrick in Channel 4's Hollyoaks from 1997 to 2001

Tributes poured in as his management confirmed the star's passing on Thursday morning (January 16) after confirmation of his death was confirmed.

Hollyoaks and Love Island star Paul Danan has passed away at the age of 46.

Former 'Hollyoaks' star Paul Danan has died at the age of 46.

The Channel 4 Hollyoaks and ITV Celebrity Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother star was confirmed to have died on Thursday (January 16) by management

Paul Danan tragically passed away earlier today at the age of 46, but last year he recalled a bizarre encounter with George Michael

Paul Danan, best known for his role in 'Hollyoaks' and as a contestant on 'Celebrity Love Island', has died at the age of 46. Independent Creative Management confirmed Danan's death news. 🎥 Paul Danan, Former ‘Hollyoaks’ and ‘Celebrity Love Island’ Star, Dies at 46.

Tributes have poured in for the star after his death was announced on social media by his management

Known for his television presence, exceptional talent, and unwavering kindness, Paul was a beacon of light to many.

Hollyoaks and Love Island star Paul Danan has died at the age of 46

Hollyoaks and Celebrity Love Island star, Paul Danan, tragically passed away earlier today at the age of 46, but last year he shared how he George Michael by chance in the 1990s

Hollyoaks and Celebrity Big Brother star Paul Danan has died at the age of 46 with his management announcing the sad news this morning - the actor had previously opened up about his ill health.

Many tributes flooded in online for the star, who first appeared on the original Love Island series back in 2005.

The late Paul Danan revealed the surprising comment that George Michael made after the pair met at star studded party in the 1990s

Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan has died at the age of 46. The star was very open about his struggles with substance abuse and once nearly died in a 'Pulp Fiction' moment

The pair had dated before becoming close friends

The former Hollyoaks actor has died, aged 46, it was confirmed on Thursday