Paul Danan, best remembered for his role as Sol Patrick in Hollyoaks and his appearances on reality shows like Celebrity Love Island, died in January at the age of 46. An inquest has now concluded that his death was accidental as a result of a dangerous combination of drugs.
On 15 January, Danan was found unresponsive on his sofa with the TV still on at his flat in Brislington, Bristol. His partner, Melissa Crooks, had tried to contact him after they’d gone out drinking the night before. When she couldn’t reach him, a neighbour used a ladder to enter his flat. Emergency services were called, but he was pronounced dead at 5:20 p.m.
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A postmortem revealed that Danan had taken a mix of substances including heroin, cocaine, methadone, pregabalin, codeine, zopiclone, and benzodiazepines. None were in high doses, but together they caused his breathing to slow fatally.
The assistant coroner, Debbie Rookes, confirmed there was no sign that Danan meant to end his life. There was no suicide note, and previous evidence including a non-fatal overdose in May 2024 had also been ruled accidental. Despite his long struggle with addiction and mental health issues, Rookes said there was no indication of suicide, and recorded the cause of death as “misadventure.”
Friends and family described Paul Danan as a generous soul who always cared for othersGetty Images
Danan had spent years trying to fight his addiction, even appearing on The Jeremy Kyle Show to speak openly about his experiences. He once said he had spent over £1 million (₹10.6 crore) on treatment and had to work every day to stay on the path to recovery. In recent years, he had started offering drama workshops to people dealing with trauma, addiction, and prison experiences.
He was due in court the day after his death to face charges for drug possession and drug-driving in Warrington.
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His mother, Beverley Danan, shared a statement during the inquest, saying her son helped many people through their own struggles, even though he couldn’t quite save himself. “His smiling face and love of life will always be remembered,” she said.
Friends, including Calum Best, described Danan as generous, funny, and full of heart. His agents said he was a “beacon of light” who left behind a deep void.
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Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner during the Knicks vs Pacers playoff game
Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner spark buzz with courtside PDA at Knicks game
The New York Knicks may have won Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers, but it was Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner who truly stole the spotlight at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. Sitting courtside among a sea of celebrities, the couple’s very public display of affection became the real talking point of the evening, with videos of their kiss flooding social media.
Cameras captured the duo leaning in close, whispering, kissing, and holding hands while seated next to actors Miles Teller and Ben Stiller. Chalamet, in a blue-and-orange Knicks jacket inspired by Patrick Ewing, looked completely at ease next to Jenner, who kept it sleek in a white top, leather trousers, and a Knicks cap. The two looked more like a couple on a romantic night out than high-profile guests at a tense playoff game.
Online reactions were swift and fierce. Some joked that Chalamet was whispering spoilers for Dune: Part Two, while others compared the couple to overly affectionate teens in a school hallway. Criticism also surfaced, with users questioning Jenner’s absence from her children’s lives during such outings. Still, many were amused and intrigued by their chemistry.
Chalamet, a known Knicks fan and frequent attendee, has been spotted courtside multiple times throughout the playoff season. Jenner joined him earlier this month for a game against the Celtics, though their PDA was more subdued then.
Their latest appearance marked Jenner’s return to MSG, and this time, the couple didn’t hold back. After the Knicks clinched the win, the two were seen celebrating in the Garden’s back hallways, high-fiving fans and soaking in the playoff energy. Jenner raised her arms in triumph as she ran past the Knicks dancers, while Chalamet cheered with fans along the tunnel.
The pair, who went public with their relationship in late 2023 after being spotted at a Beyoncé concert, have slowly become regulars at major events, walking red carpets and appearing at festivals together and their appearance at the Knicks game was no different.
And fans are now playfully noting a trend: the Knicks are undefeated whenever Jenner shows up. Coincidence? Perhaps. But it’s certainly working for now.