Tributes have been flooding in for Paul Danan after it was announced on Thursday that he has died at the age of 46. The actor was best known for his role on the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, before appearing on the reality series Celebrity Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother.
![[The actor was best known for his role on the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks , before appearing on the reality series Celebrity Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/16/11/94160119-14291803-In_2017_Paul_was_the_fifth_star_to_be_evicted_from_Celebrity_Big-a-129_1737028299584.jpg)
In a statement, Paul's management said: 'It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of @pauldanan at just 46 years old. '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.
![[Among the first to share his condolonces was EastEnders actor Dean Gaffney , who wrote that Paul had a 'heart of gold']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/16/11/94161063-14291803-Fellow_soap_actor_Dean_Gaffney_also_took_to_social_media_to_shar-a-121_1737027654174.jpg)
'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.'. Among the first to share his condolonces was EastEnders actor Dean Gaffney, who wrote that Paul had a 'heart of gold'.
![[Dean took to his Instagram stories and wrote: 'You had your demons but my god you had a heart of gold... RIP Mr Paul Danan' (Dean pictured)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/16/11/88455311-14291803-EastEnders_Dean_Gaffney_46_has_said_he_will_haunted_forever_afte-a-128_1737028183762.jpg)
Tributes have been flooding in for Paul Danan after it was announced on Thursday that he has died at the age of 46 (pictured in September 2021). The actor was best known for his role on the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks , before appearing on the reality series Celebrity Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother.
He took to his Instagram stories and shared a photo of the soap actor, alongside the caption: 'You had your demons but my god you had a heart of gold... RIP Mr Paul Danan.'. Big Brother star Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace also took to social media to express her 'heartbreak' and pay tribute to her friend.
![[Big Brother star Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace also took to social media to express her 'heartbreak' and pay tribute to her friend]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/16/11/94161061-14291803-Aisleyne_Horgan_Wallace_was_among_the_stars_to_pay_tribute_to_Pa-a-123_1737027659888.jpg)
