Paul Danan's will revealed months after star's death at 46 – with touching gift to son

Paul Danan's will has been revealed eight months after his death at the age of 46.

The Love Island and Hollyoaks icon's death was announced in January this year. And now, eight months on, documents have revealed he had an estate worth more than £438,000.

His will now shows he left £30,000 to each of his two brothers, Jamie and Joshua. Meanwhile, the star left £20,000 to Emma Devries, who is described as the guardian of his son DeNiro. Further, the remainder of the TV star's estate will be inherited by his 10 year old son when he reaches the age of 21.

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TV star Paul previously described his beloved son as his "proudest achievement", according to his friends. Paul event described DeNiro, who was born in 2015, as his "mini-me".

Paul had shared photos of himself spending time with his beloved son, who he is believed to have co-parented, on Instagram over the years.

Paul penned a touching birthday message to DeNiro one year, writing: "Happy birthday to my most precious, beautiful, amazing child in the whole wide world! I love you so so much and want to be with you every day and pls G-d one day we will. For now I will wish you the most amazing birthday wishes and hope all your dreams come true. I love you baby. Always and forever Daddy."

Paul was found dead on a sofa in his home in Bristol on January 15. The TV icon's friends was discovered by friends, an inquest heard in May this year.

The inquest heard that friends of Paul raised the alarm after not seeing him. They could not get hold of him for two days before he died, so got a ladder to look through an open window, and a neighbour entered to find him.

There he found Paul, dead sitting slumped at the edge of his sofa, with the television still on. The late star, who was known for appearing on Celebrity Big Brother, Celebrity Love Island and starring as Sol Patrick on Channel 4's Hollyoaks, died from a cocktail of drugs, including cocaine and heroin.

Paul's death was announced by his management the following day. A statement read: "It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of @pauldanan at just 46 years old.

"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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