Paul Danan’s heartbroken brother has insisted the late star “didn’t imply to die”.
The previous ‘Hollyoaks’ actor, 46, was discovered unresponsive at his residence in Bristol on January 15 and an inquest heard how the first reason behind his passing was the “mixed toxicity” of gear together with heroin, methadone and cocaine.
A “contributory discovering of benzodiazepine” was additionally recognized as a secondary trigger.
Nonetheless, Paul’s brother Jamie insisted his demise was unintentional after his brother began utilizing medication once more within the months earlier than he died.
He advised The Mirror: “I had slightly go at him, like a giant brother would do. It is irritating, however it’s how it’s. I assumed that he’d bounce again once more, as he at all times tended to. However it simply wasn’t to be this time, sadly.
“He was troubled and beneath all of it, he discovered issues tough which is why he relied on drink and medicines. That stress was simply taken off him in the long run. He definitely did not imply to die. Simply no matter occurred, occurred, sadly.”
And, Jamie revealed his plans to maintain Paul’s reminiscence alive with a brand new TV present.
He mentioned: “There’s additionally a TV present concept that he had, which is actually, actually robust. We’d be capable of do one thing with that ultimately. There are some large names who mentioned ‘Should you get that off the bottom, I’d be a part of that. For Paul. We cherished him’. It’s type of a semi-autobiographical, it could be very cool.
Avon and Somerset Police confirmed on the time they had been referred to as to a property within the Brislington space the place Danan – who performed Sol Patrick on the Channel 4 cleaning soap between 1997 and 2001 – was pronounced useless by paramedics.
An announcement from the power mentioned: “Officers attended a property in Brislington, Bristol, at round 5.20pm yesterday (January 15) the place sadly a person in his 40s was declared deceased by paramedics.”
The ‘Movie star Love Island’ contestant’s administration firm Impartial Artistic PR mentioned: “It’s with heavy hearts that we share the tragic information of the passing of Paul Danan at simply 46 years previous. Recognized for his tv presence, distinctive expertise and unwavering kindness, Paul was a beacon of sunshine to so many.
“His premature departure will depart irreplaceable voids within the lives of all who knew him. Throughout this tough time, we kindly request respect and privateness for Paul’s household, mates, and colleagues.”