The 46-year-old English actor’s sudden death shocked his fans and friends around the world. Learn more about him here.

The British actor, known for his appearances on "Celebrity Love Island" and "Celebrity Big Brother," had recently been hospitalized for respiratory failure.

Paul Danan, a former Hollyoaks star, has died aged 46. He died earlier today, management confirmed in a press statement.

Tributes have poured in for the Hollyoaks actor and Love Island star Paul Danan, who has died aged 46. The actor, who has been described as a “beacon of light”, 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.

Paul Danan, a British actor and reality star best known for his role on U.K. soap "Hollyoaks," has died. He was 46. Danan's reps at Independent Creative Management confirmed the news in a statement. "It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of Paul Danan at just 46 years

Hollyoaks star Paul Danan died at the age of 46 just hours before he was due in court on drugs charges. Danan was due to appear today at Warrington Magistrates’ Court for a plea hearing after being charged with being in possession of class A drugs, according to court papers. He was also facing a charge of driving while under the influence of drugs.

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.

Hollyoaks actor and Celebrity Love Island star Paul Danan has died aged 46.

Paul Danan's troubled life had more twists than the Hollyoaks soap he starred in - A look back on the former Hollyoaks and Celebrity Big Brother star’s life following his death aged 46