Hollyoaks star Paul Danan shared a heartbreaking tribute after the death of his former co-star Frankie Hough.
Actress Frankie, 38, died after being involved in a devastating motorway accident. Frankie, who played Jess Holt in the Channel 4 show, was tragically struck by a speeding vehicle on the M66 when she stopped on the hard shoulder.
And now, her co-star and close friend Paul has reflected on the news with a touching tribute to the late actress online.
Paul Danan pays tribute to Hollyoaks co-star after fatal crash
Frankie, who was pregnant with a baby girl, was involved in the tragic crash while travelling with her two sons and nephew last month. Her children Tommy, nine, and Rocky, two, and nephew Tobias, four, were all transported to the hospital via air following the accident. Tommy and Tobias were said to have been put into induced comas.
However, Frankie sadly passed away. Her best friend Debbie Wright also said the mum-to-be was 18 weeks pregnant. The fatal accident happened on Saturday May 13. Her Hollyoaks co-star Paul Danan has now paid tribute on social media.
Paul Danan feels ‘so lost’ after death of Hollyoaks star
Taking to his Instagram this week, 44-year-old Paul shared a sweet snap of Frankie smiling. He also included photos of their time together on the soap.
He wrote: “I just heard the most shocking upsetting news I’ve heard in such a long time. Another good friend who was such a special person has sadly passed away while carrying her unborn baby and her 2 little boys and nephew who were in the car too. They had a terrible car accident.”
Paul added: “She was driving on the M66 when a car must have crashed in to them. This wonderful actress played the character ‘Jess’ alongside me, her real name is Frankie Hough and I adored her. I feel so lost right now. #RIPFranki.”
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Meanwhile, other Hollyoaks stars paid tribute to Frankie. James Redmond, who played Rory Finnigan in the show, said on Instagram: “Awful news, so young too. R.I.P., thoughts with her family.”
Helen Noble, who played Abby Davies, wrote on Instagram: “Paul, I’m so sad and sorry we’ve lost Franki. I remember joining the cast and I was involved in her exit storyline. You guys were an amazing pair together and Franki was an absolute diamond. I adored her. I’ll never forget the night I spent partying with her which I think was your leaving party. I can’t believe she is gone. She was such a special person. Sending love to you.”
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