Death In Paradise star ‘dead’ reports explained as BBC actor speaks out
The actor furiously shut down the rumours.
Death In Paradise star Danny John Jules was at the centre of a cruel online death hoax. The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 65, who appeared on the show back in 2018, has revealed to fans that he has been targeted by a sick hoax.
Danny shared the post on his X, which showed a picture of him, and what appeared to be a tribute of his “passing” by his son.
The online message read: “SAD NEWS: With indescribable sorrow, we share the news that my father, Danny John-Jules, has passed away.
“My father fought cancer for a long time and has now finally found peace with God. Thank you to everyone…
“Shared by: Danté Langlais-John-Jules, son of Danny.”
The Dwayne Myers actor penned a furious response on social media in view of his 62,500 followers as he reposted the sick death hoax.
He slammed: “Whoever finds the ***ish **** who brought my son (singing) into this disrespect of a terrible disease that blights the lives of so many, has my permission to cut their b***s off (Or the female equivalent).”
Danny was swiftly flooded with messages of support, as one person penned: “That’s utterly appalling!”
Another commented: “I’m so sorry you and your family had to go through this.”
Former Strictly star Danny John-Jules reacted to the cruel hoax (Image: X/DannyJohnJules)
A third added: “That is an appalling thing to happen. So sorry. Delighted you’re OK.”
Danny first shot to fame playing Cat in Red Dwarf in the 80s. These days the actor is well known for BBC One’s Death In Paradise.
He reprised his role as Officer Dwayne Myers for a 90-minute Christmas special in 2021 after leaving the show in 2018.
Danny then became a permanent fixture of the show once again – that is until December last year, when his final episode appeared to have aired.
