The ‘One Tree Hill’ actor was 35

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Paul Teal, an actor with a recurring role on One Tree Hillis dead. He was 35.

Teal’s partner, Emilia Torello, shared a post on social media confirming the actor’s death, which happened on Friday, November 15.

“The most thoughtful, inspiring, driven, self-disciplined, loving man passed away,” 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.”

Torello continued, “While a part of me died with you, I promise to fight to find joy in life as hard as you fought to live each and every day. The world is lucky to have even had a moment with Paul Teal, and I’m the luckiest person in that because I got to call you mine. I’ll love you forever.”

Blue-green Josh played on One Tree Hill in seven episodes. Co-star Bethany Joy Lenz paid tribute to the late actor with a Instagram posts.

“My heart is heavy. 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 around him,” Lenz wrote.

Lenz shared that she “worked closely with Paul” when he played Noah in a musical production of The notebook in 2006, adding: “He was shy and funny and so comfortable on stage. Wow. Like his second skin. You couldn’t take your eyes off him. Later I was giddy directing an episode of One Tree Hill where I would get a new recurring character, Josh – the sleazy movie star. With his self-deprecating sense of humor and willingness to immerse himself in any character, Paul was perfect for the role. He was a joy to work with in any environment and so generous.”

“We kept in touch on and off. I wish it had been more. I wish I had called all the times I meant to but got distracted. Life is short. I keep thinking that in this week. Life is short,” she added.

Sophia Bush, who also starred One Tree Hillshared the news on Instagram Stories, adding: “Incredibly sad to hear of Paul Teal’s passing. Just started re-watching his OTH episodes Drama Queens (podcast) and he’s such a talent.”

Sophia Bush remembers Paul Teal

Sophia Bush remembers Paul Teal

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Apart from One Tree HillTeal had small roles on shows like Good behavior (2016), Shot fired (2017), Dynasty (2019), The Walking Dead: World Beyond (2020), USS Jul (2020), Outer Banks (2021), American Rust (2021), Deep Water (2022), The stairs (2022), George and Tommy (2023), Descendants: The Rise of Red (2024), Lily (2024).

Blue green is also part of the cast the hunting wives, where he will play Pastor Pete in the Starz series expected to premiere in 2025.