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 actor, known for his role as Sol Patrick in the show, died at the age of 46 in January.
His management confirmed the news in a statement, writing at the time: ‘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.’
An inquest into Paul’s death was opened and adjourned on Tuesday morning at Avon’s Coroner’s Court.
Coroner’s officer Alexis Camp told the hearing that the actor was pronounced dead at his home in Bristol, on January 15, at 5:20pm.
His body was identified by his partner, Melissa Crooks.
Alexis Camp stated: ‘The circumstances are that Mr Danan was found unresponsive at his home address. Emergency services attended and confirmed he had sadly died. A post-mortem has taken place and samples have been removed for further analysis.’
The court heard that the provisional cause of his death is a combined toxicity of heroin, methadone, codeine, pregabalin, cocaine, zopiclone, contributed to by benzodiazepine use.
Ms Camp added: ‘I understand there are no family concerns’.
She also said that statements will be taken from Paul’s GP, police, his family, the ambulance service, and inquiries are ongoing with Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.
‘No note was left’, she said.
The coroner also set a provisional date of May 28 for the full inquest hearing.
Paul had opened up about his battle with drug and alcohol addiction on a number of occasions, but had previously said that he had been clean for more than three years.
Last year he revealed that he had to receive CPR in a touch-and-go moment.
Recalling the events, Paul previously said: ‘I’m upstairs, puffing away on my vape, then suddenly I lost my breath and collapsed.
‘My family called for an ambulance and started giving me CPR, then police arrived and took over before paramedics took me to hospital.
‘I was on a machine in ICU and ended up with pneumonia. My family were warned I might not make it through the night. I’m so lucky.’
