Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan, was found unresponsive in his Bristol apartment in January in what is now known to be a drugs-related death, British media reported.
Danan’s cause of death was found to be connected to a “combination of drugs, both prescription and illicit.”
The list of drugs included heroin, cocaine and methadone.
Friends had been concerned after not hearing from the actor, who played Sol Patricks on Hollyoaks, for several days, spurring a neighbor to use a ladder to look through his window. After peaking in, the neighbor discovered Danan lying on the sofa.
Emergency services were called to the scene but were unable to revive him.
Coroner Debbie Rookes reportedly told a hearing that a deliberate overdose could not be ruled out.
"Paul Danan was clearly much loved and is very much missed,” Rookes said. "Mr Danan had a long history of drug misuse and struggles with his mental health. His death was caused by a combination of drugs, both prescription and illicit.
Paul had struggled with his mental health for many years. He had taken an overdose in May 2024 but he was adamant that this was accidental and he didn't have any intention to end his life.
"Although he had occasional suicidal thoughts, he didn't have any active plans. I don't have any evidence before me that Paul intended to take his own life at this time. Therefore, the conclusion is misadventure."
Paul Danan's connection to Israel
Danan’s mother Beverley said in a statement: “Paul helped so many people from all walks of life but just couldn't help himself in the same way.
"His smiling face and love of life will always be remembered."
During his life, Danan had reportedly considered making aliyah but never fulfilled the dream, according to the Jewish Chronicle.
“I love it out there – I spent most of my summer in Israel,” he said. “I have always been into Judaism too. I love going to the synagogue and I fasted on Yom Kippur.”
He also told the JC in an unreleased 2024 interview that Judaism helped him with his addiction struggles “because it’s a very family-orientated culture. Connection is the opposite to addiction and you’re connected to your family and your friends – in the Jewish culture and religion we’re all very close and even if you don’t know the person but they’re Jewish, you straight away have some sort of good vibe. You’re Jewish, boom! I remember it always happening. There is that thing in common and it is quite magical.”
The actor also appeared in Big Brother, Doll House, Good Girls Club, Love Island and Are We Dead Yet.