Paul Teal, ‘One Tree Hill’ actor, dies aged 35

Paul Teal, who joined the cast of the teen-populated drama One Tree Hill in season seven as Josh, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 35.

“The most thoughtful, inspiring, driven, self-disciplined, loving man passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024,” his partner, Emilia Torello, wrote on Instagram. “Paul, you were my soul mate, my future 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.”

“Later I was giddy about directing an episode of One Tree Hill where I would have a new recurring character, Josh – the sleazy movie star,” she continued. “With his self-deprecating sense of humor and willingness to dive deep into any character, Paul was perfect for the role. He was a joy to work with in any environment and so generous.”

Teal appeared in seven episodes of One Tree Hillwhich was his first credit on stage, according to IMBd. Other television guest spots included the series Good behavior, Shot firedrestart of Dynasty, The Walking Dead: World Beyond, Outer Banksand George and Tammy. His last appearance was in the film Lily this year.