Paul Danan, a British actor and reality star best known for his role on U.K. soap "Hollyoaks," has died. He was 46. Danan's reps at Independent Creative Management confirmed the news in a statement. "It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of Paul Danan at just 46 years

Paul Danan played bad boy Sol Patrick in the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, and more recently had appeared on the celebrity versions of reality shows Love Island and Big Brother.

The 46-year-old English actor’s sudden death shocked his fans and friends around the world. Learn more about him here.