Paul Danan's funeral is expected to take place today, a week after the Hollyoaks actor was found dead, with his family and friends set to attend.

Hollyoaks star Paul Danan, who died at the age of 46 last week, is reportedly set to be laid to rest on Tuesday (January 21) in a funeral service attended by his family and friends

Friends of the late Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan have paid tribute to the ‘extra’ and ‘unique’ star following his death aged 46. The actor, who played Sol Patrick in the Channel 4 soap, passed away last week.

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

The British actor, known for his appearances on "Celebrity Love Island" and "Celebrity Big Brother," had recently been hospitalized for respiratory failure.

Hollyoaks and reality TV star Paul Danan died the day before he was due to appear in court on drugs charges, having been accused of possession of cocaine and cannabis and driving while under the influence.

Hollyoaks star Paul Danan died at the age of 46 just hours before he was due in court on drugs charges. Danan was due to appear today at Warrington Magistrates’ Court for a plea hearing after being charged with being in possession of class A drugs, according to court papers. He was also facing a charge of driving while under the influence of drugs.

Tributes have poured in for the Hollyoaks actor and Love Island star Paul Danan, who has died aged 46. The actor, who has been described as a “beacon of light”, played bad boy Sol Patrick from 1997 to 2001 on the Channel 4 soap and was later known for his reality TV appearances, including on Celebrity Big Brother and Celebrity Love Island.

Paul Danan's troubled life had more twists than the Hollyoaks soap he starred in - A look back on the former Hollyoaks and Celebrity Big Brother star’s life following his death aged 46