Paul Danan's tragic cause of death shared after Hollyoaks star found at home
The ex-Hollyoaks actor and Celebrity Big Brother star was found dead at his property in Bristol in January
The cause of death for tragic Paul Danan has been disclosed following his death at his Bristol home, an inquest was told today.
The ex-Hollyoaks actor was found lifeless at his residence on January 15, aged 46.
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An inquest heard how Paul's primary cause of death was a "combined toxicity" of drugs, including heroin, methadone and cocaine.
Paul, who also participated in Celebrity Love Island in 2005 and 2006 and Celebrity Big Brother in 2017, had faced considerable personal challenges.
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He had been open about his battles with substance abuse, opening up about his addictions during an appearance on The Jeremy Kyle Show in 2019.
During the show, the actor candidly spoke about his struggle with cocaine addiction and disclosed that he had been to rehab 17 times.
Father to nine year old DeNiro, Paul was scheduled for a court appearance on drug charges the day after his untimely death.
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He faced accusations of possessing cocaine and cannabis, in addition to driving whilst under the influence of drugs, which had taken place the previous October.
Paul, also known for his other TV work including Celebrity Coach Trip, previously shared serious health problems.
He told The Sun last year that he had suffered respiratory failure as he blamed an addiction to vaping devices.
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Paul spent a week in intensive care where he developed pneumonia.
Reflecting on his brush with death, he remarked: "I was dead - it's a miracle I'm here. I'm so lucky."