Love Island star Paul Danan
Love Island star Paul Danan nearly died from vaping addiction. He suffered respiratory failure and spent a week in intensive care. Doctors warned him of the dangers of vaping and he acknowledged the addiction risks. Danan’s story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of vaping.
Love Island Legend’s Brush
Paul Danan, who gained fame as a contestant on the inaugural season of Love Island in 2005, has revealed a harrowing ordeal that nearly cost him his life. The former Hollyoaks actor, known for his role as Sol Patrick, recently opened up about his addiction to vaping, which led to a terrifying episode of respiratory failure last month.
The Love Island Legend’s Vaping Nightmare
According to Danan’s account, he was at his parents’ home indulging in his vaping habit when he suddenly lost his breath and collapsed. His family immediately sprang into action, calling for an ambulance and administering CPR until the police arrived and took over. Paramedics then rushed Danan to Whipps Cross Hospital in East London, where he spent a week in intensive care, battling not only respiratory failure but also pneumonia.
“I was dead — it’s a miracle I’m here,” Danan told The Sun on Sunday, recounting the harrowing ordeal. “I’m upstairs puffing away on my vape, then suddenly I lost my breath and collapsed.”
Love Island Star’s Life-Altering Wake-up Call
Danan’s doctors delivered a harsh reality check, warning him about the severity of his condition and the potential long-term consequences of his vaping addiction. “The doctor was so, so harsh with me,” he said. “She told me, ‘Paul, you don’t know how serious this was, and you are going to be in here for a while now, on this oxygen’. She said 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.“
The Love Island legend, who has previously been open about his struggles with addictions to drugs and smoking, acknowledged that his transition to vaping after years of cigarette smoking had pushed him over the edge. “After years of smoking cigarettes and all sorts, it’s the vaping which has done me in. That pushed me over the edge,” he admitted.
Love Island’s Paul Danan: Lifelong Battle with Addiction
Danan’s battle with addiction dates back to his teenage years when he was introduced to cocaine on the very first day of his stint on the set of Hollyoaks at the age of 19. “The day I started there, someone, and I am not going to say who, handed me an eighth of cocaine and I didn’t really know much about coke, and he was like, ‘welcome.’ It was the first day, the first read-through, I hadn’t even filmed anything,” he revealed on the podcast “The Dozen with Liam Tuffs.”
The Love Island star, who is a father to an 8-year-old son named Deniro, has been candid about his struggles with addiction over the years. In 2019, he appeared on Jeremy Kyle’s talk show and discussed his addictive personality, saying, “I’ve got an addictive personality, and if I like something, I want more of it.”
Love Island’s Cautionary Tale: Vaping Dangers Exposed
Danan’s harrowing experience serves as a cautionary tale for those who perceive vaping as a safer alternative to smoking. While initially promoted as a harm reduction tool, emerging research has shed light on the potential health risks associated with vaping, including respiratory issues, cardiovascular complications, and even cancer.
As a Love Island legend and public figure, Danan’s story resonates with audiences, highlighting the importance of awareness and education about the dangers of vaping and addiction. His brush with death serves as a powerful reminder that no form of smoking or vaping is truly safe, and prioritizing one’s health should always be the top priority.
