Paul Danan shared personal message with his fans as he took to Instagram with a haunting final post just days before his tragic death aged 46.
The Hollyoaks actor’s shock death was revealed on Thursday as his management confirmed his passing.
And the star’s final post saw him showcase his passion for acting as he took to social media with an audition clip for the Shakespeare play A Twelfth Night as he played the part Duke Orsino.
In a personal message to his fans, Paul explained he ‘forget[s] how much I need to be awoken’ as he spoke about getting stuck into the potential new role.
Throwing himself into the role, Paul gave an intense performance as he penned in the caption: ‘Audition for A Twelfth Night to play Orsino. It’s been a long time since I’ve gone near a bit of the Master that is Our pioneer Sir William Shakespeare.
‘You forget what a Genius he really was and remember how beautiful and exhilarating it is when you get stuck in to tackling his work.
Paul Danan shared personal message with his fans as he took to Instagram with a haunting final post just days before his tragic death aged 46
The star’s final post saw him showcase his passion for acting as he took to social media with an audition clip for the Shakespeare play A Twelfth Night as he played the part Duke Orsino
‘It’s an amazing experience! I forget sometimes how much I need to be awoken…’
Sharing the support for the star, Paul’s friend Calum Best, who he met on Celebrity Love Island, commented an applause emoji.
While others complimented his performance, more recent comments have expressed their sadness in light of the news of his passing.
Celebrity Big Brother star Aisleyne Horgan Wallace also posted a series of heartbroken emojis while others penned: ‘RIP mate sleep well’; ‘I can’t believe this sad news RIP’.
Paul’s management confirmed his death in a statement as they said: ‘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.’
In a personal message to his fans, Paul explained he ‘forget[s] how much I need to be awoken’ as he spoke about getting stuck into the potential new role
Paul’s friend Calum Best, who he met on Celebrity Love Island, commented an applause emoji while others shared their sadness in light of the news of his death
Paul trained at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, before going on to playthe role of Sol in Hollyoaks between 1997 to 2001, before quitting the soap to pursue a career in Hollywood
The actor was best known for his role on the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, before appearing on the reality series Celebrity Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother.
Paul trained at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, before going on to playthe role of Sol in Hollyoaks between 1997 to 2001, before quitting the soap to pursue a career in Hollywood.
He moved to Los Angeles in an attempt to make it in Hollywood but not having family or friends nearby caused him to use drugs frequently.
He said: ‘They were selling me as this young Jude Law type guy. You can’t party and do well in Hollywood. You’ve got to be healthy. It was cool but I ended up getting into the wrong type of routine of using drugs.
‘I can’t handle rejection but I choose the one job that gives you more rejection than any other job. I’m auditioning for big, big movies.
‘A lot of the time my life revolved around getting stoned, going to a gig, doing a pill or coke. There was always drugs involved.
Paul’s death was announced in a statement released by his management
‘America is very drug orientated if you’re young. I was in my twenties. The one thing I needed was family or friends around me and I didn’t. It was like the drugs filled that void, they were my friend.’
Paul also claimed during the chat he won a small role in the Hollywood comedy Cheaper By The Dozen before the casting agents ultimately decided on Ashton Kutcher for the part.