Paul Teal, ‘One Tree Hill’ actor, dead at 35

Paul Teal, who starred as actor Josh on “One Tree Hill,” died Friday, Fox News Digital confirmed. He was 35.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved actor and friend Paul Teal,” his agent confirmed. “He has been an important part of the STW family for over 10 years. His exceptional talent and kind spirit touched the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. The void he leaves behind will be deeply felt.”

The circumstances surrounding his death have not been made public.

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“One Tree Hill” actor Paul Teal died Friday. He was 35. (STW Talent Agency)

Teal’s fiancee, Emilia Torello, wrote that Paul was “the most thoughtful, inspiring, driven, self-disciplined, loving man,” in a post shared on Instagram Monday.

“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,” she wrote. “You were taken too soon in a battle which you fought valiantly without fail.”

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She added: “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 get to call you mine, I’ll love you forever.”

Teal’s “One Tree Hill” co-star, Bethany Joy Lenz, wrote that her heart was heavy as she paid tribute to the late actor on Instagram.

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“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,” she said.

Lenz also “worked closely with Paul for several months” on a musical production of “The Notebook” in 2006. She recalled how Teal was “shy and funny and so comfortable on stage.”

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

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“Paul, your time here was like a summer romance for all of us who knew you, especially if it was only for a season. Explosive, exciting, deeply moving and unforgettable.”