One Tree Hill star Paul Teal dies aged 35

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One Tree Hill actor Paul Teal has died. He was 35.

Teal played movie star Josh in season seven of the long-running drama series.

His death was announced by his partner Emilia Torello in a post on Instagram.

“The most thoughtful, inspiring, driven, self-disciplined, loving man passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024,” Torello wrote.

“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 error.

“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 it because I got to call you mine. I’ll love you forever.”

Former co-star Bethany Joy Lenz was among those paying tribute, and Lenz wrote on Instagram: “My heart is heavy. Paul Teal was the kind of guy who would light up a room without trying. His bright smile, infectious laugh and kind heart made you want to be around him.”

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