Paul Teal, an actor known for “One Tree Hill,” has died. He was 35.
The cause of death was cancer, Forbes reported.
His partner Emilia Torello confirmed the news Sunday in an Instagram post.
“The most thoughtful, inspiring, driven, self-disciplined, loving man passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024,” she captioned a black-and-white photo of her and Teal.
“Paul, you were my soulmate, my soon-to-be-husband, my rock, and my future. You filled my lungs with laughter, my stomach with butterflies, and my heart with love. You were taken too soon, in a battle that you fought bravely without fail.
“While a part of me died with you, I promise to fight to find joy in life as hard as you fought to live every single day. The world is lucky to have even had a moment with Paul Teal, and I am the luckiest person in it, because I got to call you mine. I will love you forever.”
Bethany Joy Lenz, one of Teal’s co-stars in season 7 of the WB drama, also eulogized the actor on social media.
“My heart is heavy,” she captioned a slideshow of photos of Teal from a stage adaptation of “The Notebook.”
“Paul Teal was the kind of guy who lit up a room without trying. His bright smile, infectious laugh and kind heart made you want to be near him.
“He was too young to die. Far too young. I’m gutted.
“I’ll miss you, Paul. Thank you for sharing your light with us.”
Lenz revealed in her post that she cast Teal on “One Tree Hill” and directed his first episode.
He also appeared films like “Dark Water” and “Fear Street: Part Two” and TV series “Outer Banks” and “The Walking Dead: World Beyond.”
