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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Popular actor and Hollyoaks star, Paul Danan has died at the age of 46
He was best known for playing bad boy Sol Patrick in the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Danan later appeared on the celebrity versions of Love Island and Big Brother.
The actor had been due to appear for a plea hearing at Warrington Magistrates’ Court on Thursday after being charged with having several bags of cocaine and a “quantity” of cannabis, according to court documents.
He was also accused of driving while under the influence of drugs on 2 October last year in Warrington, Cheshire.
Announcing his death, Danan’s management said in a statement: “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.
“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.”
Danan’s last post on his official Instagram page was a short video audition for the Shakespeare play Twelfth Night, in which he was reading for the role of Orsino.
He posted it one week ago, commenting on how “beautiful and exhilarating it is” to get stuck into new work.
Calum Best, who worked with Danan across several TV shows including Celebrity Love Island, hailed him as “one of the funniest, kindest, and most real people” he had ever known and a “creative genius”.
He said in a statement: “Paul was one of the funniest, kindest, and most real people I’ve ever known – truly a creative genius too. Life wasn’t always easy for him, but he faced it with such heart and courage, and that inspired so many of us.
“We shared so many laughs, chats, and unforgettable moments. My heart goes out to his loved ones right now. Rest easy, brother.”
DJ Fat Tony was one of the first to pay tribute on social media, calling him “one of the sweetest men,” saying Danan’s death at such a young age “hurts so bad”.
Former EastEnders actor Michael Greco remembered Danan as a “genuine and caring man,” sharing a photo of the actor on his Instagram Story.
Greco wrote in a message: “So, so sad to read about the passing of Paul Danan. In this day and age of falsities and fake people, he was a genuine and caring man who just wanted to please everyone.
“A lovely warm man that will be missed by many. R.I.P. Buddy.”
Fellow EastEnders star Dean Gaffney also shared a photo of Danan on his Instagram Story, writing: “You had your demons but my god you had a heart of gold… RIP Mr Paul Danan.”
Kidulthood star Adam Deacon wrote in an Instagram story: “I just heard the devastating news about Paul Danan tragically passing away.
I had the pleasure of working with him, and he was a genuinely kind and compassionate person.” He added that his “thoughts” are with his friends and family.
Danan, who was born in Essex, trained at Italia Conti drama school in Woking.
He joined the cast of Hollyoaks aged 19, and quickly became a fan favourite, remaining on the show for four years.
Nominated for best actor at the Inside Soap Awards in 1999, his character left the show in 2001, fleeing the village after being falsely accused of murdering his girlfriend’s brother.
A role he loved, Danan would regularly call for his character’s return to the teen soap.
Following his Hollyoaks success, Danan moved to LA, where he tried to establish a career in Hollywood, but later said he spent too much time partying to find success.
He appeared twice as a contestant on Celebrity Love Island in 2005 and 2006 but did not win either series.
He also appeared in the 2006 ITV2 reality show Calum, Fran And Dangerous Danan, which saw the actor, former Westlife bodyguard Fran Cosgrave and George Best’s son Calum Best travel across the US.
In 2010, Danan pleaded guilty to drugs and public order offences, and was fined £350 and referred to a drugs agency for support by Stevenage Magistrates’ Court.
In 2017, he took part in Channel 5’s Celebrity Big Brother, where he was evicted early. He said at the time he hoped the series would give him a “second chance” at his career.
More recently, he began the podcast The Morning After With Paul Danan, which lasted from 2019 until 2023.
He had also appeared on shows including E4’s Celebrity Coach Trip, Channel 4 sketch comedy programme The Kevin Bishop Show, and CBBC show The Queen’s Nose, playing Melody’s agent Max.
Danan had spoken openly about his issues with substance abuse and poor mental health and discussed his addiction and recovery on ITV’s The Jeremy Kyle Show in 2019.
He said his substance abuse had begun when he was a teenager, adding he had to “work hard at it every day to keep in recovery”.
In 2022, Danan told The Sun a relapse over lockdown had left him homeless.
A former smoker, Danan later told the paper his reliance on vapes had left him in intensive care with pneumonia and an ongoing lung condition over the summer.
Describing his collapse, which he said was caused by over-e-cigarette use, he said a nurse had warned him if he was to “ever smoke in any form again, I risk being linked to an oxygen tank later on in life”.
In 2020, Danan set up a theatre company called Morning After Drama in Bristol, offering free workshops to vulnerable groups.
He had also planned to set up a linked charity, The Other Side Of Morning CIC to offer community projects around the country.
He had shared news about fundraising for the charity on TikTok in late December.
Danan leaves behind his nine-year-old son, Deniro.
Troops of the Nigerian Army have, in the last 24 hours, rescued 34 kidnap victims, apprehended suspected ISWAP informants and recovered arms and ammunition in coordinated operations nationwide.
This is contained in an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday.
The report said that troops of Operation HADIN KAI rescued 31 kidnap victims from terrorists along the Buratai-Kamuya road in Biu Local Government Area of Borno.
It said the rescue followed a swift response after troops of 135 Special Forces Battalion detected ISWAP/JAS terrorists abducting civilians from four vehicles through CCTV surveillance.
According to the report, troops immediately deployed a quick reaction force, engaged the terrorists and forced them to abandon the victims and flee, with one motorcycle left behind.
“In another operation, troops of 145 Battalion conducted a fighting patrol to the Turoh general area of Damasak in Mobbar Local Government Area.
“The terrorists reportedly fled on sighting the troops, leaving behind two motorcycles and illicit drugs recovered during exploitation of the area.
“Also, troops of 232 Battalion Tactical apprehended a suspected ISWAP informant at Garaha Market in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa,” it said.
In the North-West, the report revealed that troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA engaged terrorists moving with rustled cattle in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara.
It added that the troops’ superior firepower forced the terrorists to withdraw in disarray during the encounter.
The report also revealed that troops of Operation MESA rescued a kidnapped woman and her two children along the old Obajana-Jakura-Tajimi road in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi.
According to the report, preliminary investigation revealed that the victims were abducted on July 29 from a Ruga settlement in the Gada-Biyu area of the same local government.
“In Plateau State, troops of Operation Enduring Peace responded to reports of an attack on a herder in Bassa Local Government Area.
“The assailants had fled before the troops arrived, while the deceased and recovered cattle were handed over to the victim’s family,” it added.
In the South-East, the report said the troops of Operation UDO KA recorded a major breakthrough with the arrest of three suspected terrorists linked to the ambush of troops in Imo on May 4.
It added that the operation, conducted in Delta and Imo states, followed intelligence obtained from earlier arrested suspects.
According to the report, troops recovered four AK-47 rifles, one FN rifle, a pistol, 11 AK-47 magazines, two FN magazines, 239 rounds of assorted ammunition, a fragmentation jacket and other military items from terrorist camps.
“The recovered weapons included rifles earlier carted away during the May ambush on troops, while further exploitation led to the discovery of another terrorist camp containing additional arms and ammunition,” it said.
A joint military task force has rescued a senior Nigerian Army officer, Lt. Col. Ofor Amobi, and a civilian, Mr. Ikechukwu Onwuanra, after an intensive 10-day search-and-rescue operation across forests and communities in Enugu State.
This was contained in a military operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Abuja.
The breakthrough came in the early hours of Saturday following sustained operations by troops of Sector 1, Operation UDO KA (OPUK).
The search mission involved personnel of the 82 Division Garrison, 103 Battalion (Rear), the Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service (NN SBS), and the 197 Special Forces Battalion, operating under the leadership of the Commander, 82 Division Garrison, with support from the Air Component.
According to the report, between 6:00 p.m. on July 31 and 6:00 a.m. on August 1, the joint troops continued search operations using actionable intelligence across Inyi, Awlaw and Akpugo-Eze forests and adjoining communities in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State.News
At about 2:00 a.m., the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Inyi Division alerted the troops to the suspected location of the kidnapped victims.
The troops immediately mobilised and launched a fighting patrol into the area, where they discovered Lt. Col. Amobi and Mr. Onwuanra abandoned at the edge of a forest. The civilian was found with a gunshot wound.
The victims were successfully rescued and evacuated to Inyi before being moved to the 82 Division Medical Hospital for medical treatment and comprehensive evaluation.
During preliminary debriefing, the victims disclosed that they had been blindfolded shortly after their abduction and transported to an unknown location.
They said they were later abandoned in a forest around the Enugu–Anambra border as the kidnappers came under sustained operational pressure.
The military attributed the successful rescue to the relentless pressure mounted by the joint force, supported by the Air Component, which maintained continuous dominance of the suspected hideouts and denied the abductors freedom of movement throughout the 10-day operation.
The sustained search-and-rescue mission ultimately forced the kidnappers to abandon the captives and flee.
Further investigations and follow-up operations are ongoing to identify, track and apprehend those responsible for the abduction.
Fire has engulfed Lagos airport’s Terminal 2.
FAAN said its Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Service (ARFFS) had been deployed to contain the fire.
“The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) wishes to inform the public that a fire incident has occurred at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos,” the statement read.
“The FAAN Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Service (ARFFS) is currently responding to the incident and working diligently to contain the situation.”
FAAN said there were no reported casualties or loss of life.
“There have been no reported casualties or loss of life,” the authority stated.
It added that further updates would be provided as more information becomes available.
Troops rescue 34 abductees, nab ISWAP informant, recover arms
Joint military task force rescue kidnapped Lt Col, civilian after 10-day search operation
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