Paul Danan, the British actor and reality star best known for playing Solomon “Sol” Patrick on the long-running sudser Hollyoaks, has died. He was 46. The actor’s reps at Independent Creative Management confirmed the news in an Instagram statement on Thursday.

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

Paul Danan, a former Hollyoaks star, has died aged 46. He died earlier today, management confirmed in a press statement. A statement from Independent Creative Management said: “It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of @pauldanan at just 46 years old.

Hollyoaks and reality TV star Paul Danan has died at the age of 46, with a police statement now being released after his death was confirmed on Thursday

The actor starred as Sol Patrick on the Channel 4 soap but also appeared on a number of reality shows including Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother

The British actor and reality-TV star Paul Danan has died aged 46, his management company has confirmed. Danan is best known for his role as Sol Patrick on the long-running British TV soap Hollyoaks. He appeared on the program, which has aired on UK TV since 1995, for four years between 1997 and 2001.

British actor and reality television star Paul Danan has died. He was 46. Danan’s representatives confirmed his passing on Instagram.

Tributes pour in for Love Island and Hollyoaks star - The Hollyoaks star appeared in the original series of Celebrity Love Island in 2005, as well as Celebrity Big Brother in 2017

What did Paul Danan die from? There are no details about Danan's cause of death at this time. Was Paul Danan sick before he died? It's unclear whether Danan was suffering from an