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Coroner Rules Paul Danan’s Death Misadventure After Drug Cocktail

Assistant Coroner Debbie Rookes concluded his death resulted from a dangerous combination of medications with no proof of suicidal intent.

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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.