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Paul Dananâs cause of death revealed at ex-Hollyoaks starâs inquest
The actor died at his Bristol home in January.
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Hollyoaks actor and reality TV star Paul Danan died at his Bristol home from a cocktail of drugs including cocaine and heroin, an inquest opening has heard.
The star, who was 46 when he died, was found unresponsive in his Bristol home on 16 January. Danan starred as Sol Patrick in the Channel 4 soap from 1997 until 2001.
The inquest heard how Paul's primary cause of death was a "combined toxicity" of drugs, including heroin, methadone and cocaine.
His girlfriend, Melissa Crooks, reportedly identified his body at the home, after the actor was declared dead on the scene.
An inquest into Dananâs death was opened and adjourned before Maria Voisin, senior coroner for Avon, at Avon Coronerâs Court on Tuesday morning.
Coronerâs officer Alexis Camp told the hearing that Danan was pronounced dead at his home in Brislington, Bristol, at 5.20pm on January 15.
His body was identified at the scene by his partner, Melissa Crooks.
Ms Camp said: âThe circumstances are that Mr Danan was found unresponsive at his home address.
âEmergency services attended and confirmed he had sadly died. A post-mortem has taken place and samples have been removed for further analysis.â
Paul Danan died aged 46 ( Getty Images)The court heard that the provisional cause of Dananâs death is combined toxicity of heroin, methadone, coedine, pregabalin, cocaine, zopiclone, contributed to by benzodiazepine use.
Ms Camp added: âI understand there are no family concerns.â
Statements will be taken from Dananâs GP, family, police, the ambulance service and inquiries are ongoing with Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (AWP), she said.
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Try for freeMs Camp said: âNo note was left.â
The coroner set a provisional date of May 28 for Dananâs full inquest hearing.
Danan had been due to appear for a plea hearing at Warrington Magistratesâ Court on January 16 after being charged with being in possession of cocaine and cannabis, according to court documents.
He was also accused of driving whilst under the influence of drugs on October 2 last year, in Warrington, Cheshire.
Danan had been open about his struggles with addiction, with entering rehab and trying to recover.
The initial news of his death was announced by his management team, Independent Creative PR, leading to an outpouring of tributes from celebrities and fans alike.
âIt is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of Paul Danan at just 46 years old. Known for his television presence, exceptional talent, and unwavering kindness, Paul was a beacon of light to so many.
âHis 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 Paulâs family, friends, and colleagues. No further comments will be made at this time.â
Danan also went on to appear on Celebrity Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother. Last year, he revealed that he almost died after âobsessiveâ vape usage caused respiratory failure, forcing his family to bring him back to life by giving him CPR after he lost consciousness at home.
Paul Danan starred in Hollyoaks and various reality TV shows (PA Archive )He was rushed to hospital and stayed in ICU with pneumonia as family feared he would not âmake it through the nightâ.
The star had previously admitted that he would sleep with the e-cigarettes âfor comfortâ.
Additional reporting by PA.
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