Overview

• On May 28 at Avon Coroner’s Court, Assistant Coroner Debbie Rookes ruled Paul Danan’s January death a misadventure due to combined toxicity of heroin, methadone, codeine, pregabalin, cocaine, zopiclone and benzodiazepines.
• The coroner found no evidence of intent and noted Danan’s previous accidental overdose in May 2024, confirming his struggles were not suicide attempts.
• Danan was discovered unresponsive on his living room sofa in Brislington, Bristol, on January 15 and identified at the scene by his partner, Melissa Crooks.
• He was scheduled to face a plea hearing on drug possession and driving under the influence charges at Warrington Magistrates’ Court on January 16.
• Family statements, including from his mother Beverley Danan, highlighted his openness about addiction and recovery and underscored his impact on friends like Calum Best.