Paul Danan’s ex-girlfriend Lady Isabella Hervey has paid tribute to the Hollyoaks star after his death aged 46.
Danan was found dead at a home in Bristol on Wednesday just hours before he was due to appear in court on drug charges.
Hervey – who had an on-off relationship with Danan in 2005 during their stint on Celebrity Love Island – commemorated her ex on Instagram on Thursday.
She talked about his “pain” and said he “covered it well” in a heartbreaking statement shared alongside photos of them together on the show.
“Pauly… I don’t know what to tell you as I’m still in utter shock you’re gone,” the 42-year-old socialite wrote.
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“You were the kindest/ biggest hearted person/ so thoughtful/ always making me laugh when I was going through tough times over these two years.”
She went on: “In fact you worried a lot about me and meanwhile you were in pain. I wish I had known as you covered it well. You bought out the best in me on Love Island who I truly am.
“You promised to visit me but now your gone. I will hold on to the good times and your incredible sense of humour.
The model concluded: “You never failed to make me laugh so hard I’d cry. Rest well and I cannot comprehend this is the end. I do not want to. Bella.”
Danan and Hervey had a turbulent romance on Celebrity Love Island, with the actor trying to woo her for two weeks.
They endured an awkward love triangle with Playboy model Nikki Ziering in the villa and ended things as friends.
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Danan’s death was announced by his management company Independent Creative PR on Thursday morning.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of Paul Danan at just 46 years old,” it read.
“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.”
It has emerged that Danan was due to appear at Warrington Magistrates’ Court on Thursday facing two drug charges.
He had also been charged with driving while under the influence of drugs, according to court papers.
Cheshire Police said the charges related to an incident on Burtonwood Road, Warrington, in October 2024.
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A statement from Avon and Somerset Police said: “Officers attended a property in Brislington, Bristol, at around 5.20pm yesterday (Wednesday 15 January) where sadly a man in his 40s was declared deceased by paramedics.”
They confirmed that they were not treating the death as suspicious.
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