Soap opera star Paul Danan's cause of death released

A cause of death for British soap opera star Paul Danan has been determined.

The actor died in January from the combined toxicity of heroin, methadone, codeine, pregabalin, cocaine and zopiclone, as well as benzodiazepine use, an officer with the Avon Coroner in England confirmed to USA TODAY on Wednesday. He was 46.

Danan starred as Sol Patrick on the British soap opera "Hollyoaks" and appeared on reality shows like "Celebrity Big Brother" and "Celebrity Love Island."

Representatives for Danan at Independent Creative Management announced his death in a statement on Instagram in January, per Variety and People.

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"It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of Paul Danan at just 46 years old," the statement said. "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."

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Danan was scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 16, one day after his death, for a plea hearing after he was charged with possession of cocaine and cannabis, and he was accused of driving under the influence of drugs in October, according to the BBC.

He previously opened up about a serious health scare last year.

In an interview with The Sun published in June, Danan said it's "a miracle I'm here" after he was rushed to the hospital with respiratory failure that doctors attributed to his addiction to vaping.

"I'm upstairs puffing away on my vape then suddenly I lost my breath and collapsed," he told the British tabloid. "My family called for an ambulance and started giving me CPR, then police arrived and took over before paramedics took me to hospital. I was on a machine in ICU and ended up with pneumonia. My family were warned I might not make it through the night. I'm so lucky."

Danan added that a doctor told him that "if I ever smoke in any form again I risk being linked to an oxygen tank later on in life. She said that's it now." He said he had been sober for more than three years after previously struggling with substance abuse.

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