Paul Danan devastated after pregnant Hollyoaks co-star dies in fatal car crash

HOLLYOAKS’ Paul Danan has spoken of his heartbreak after his friend and co-star was killed in a car accident.

The actor said he felt “lost” after hearing that Frankie Julia Hough, who was pregnant with a baby girl, had died.

Frankie, who played Jess alongside Paul in the soap, had pulled over on the hard shoulder of the M66 when she was struck by a speeding motorist.

Paul wrote: “I just heard the most shocking upsetting news I’ve heard in such a long time.

“Another good 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.”

Updating fans, he added: “She was driving on the M6 when a car must have crashed in to them dangerously the driver has been charged.This wonderful actress played the character “Jess” alongside me 4 years in Hollyoaks.

“I adored her. I feel so lost right now.”

According to Hollyoaks Fandom, Frankie played Jess Holt on the show from 2000 to 2001.

She also appeared in Merseybeat, Heartbeat, Where the Heart Is and Wire in the Blood.

Paul shared a photo of Frankie as well as a selection of stills taken from their time on Hollyoaks together.

He added: “Here is a some money for these poor little boys she has left behind who are currently fighting for their lives and will be slowly realising that their mummy isnt alive anymore. Just incomprehensible…

“#totallydevastated ps sorry about the shots, they’re bad quality as they are screenshots from a video i have of some of our best scenes and story lines we had together in #Hollyoaks probably the best time of our lives!” 

The mum-of-two had pulled over to answer a phone call when the BMW driver smashed into her.

Frankie, who had stepped away from acting and was working as a reiki practitioner, had her two young sons and nephew in the car with her.

Tommy, nine, Rocky, two and her four-year-old nephew Tobias all survived but were rushed to critical care where they are still fighting for their lives.

Frankie and her unborn baby were laid to rest on June 9th after she died aged 38.

Adil Iqbal, 22, has pleaded guilty to causing her death, he also admitted to causing serious injuries to Frankie’s son, Tommy.

Iqbal, of Accrington, Lancashire, will face sentencing on July 19th.