Police issue statement after Hollyoaks star Paul Danan dies age 46

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Police have issued a statement following the death of Paul Danan. The Hollyoaks and reality TV star has been described as a "beacon of light" after his death aged 46.

The actor 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.

He had been due to appear for a plea hearing at Warrington Magistrates’ Court on Thursday(July 16) after being charged with being in possession of several bags of cocaine and a “quantity” of 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. A statement on Thursday confirmed the original Celebrity Love Island stars passing.