Paul Teal’s partner Emilia Torello confirmed the sad news of his death. She shared an Instagram post that read, “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 captured very quickly, in a battle which you fought bravely without failure.”
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Paul Teal played Josh Avery on One Tree Hill. The character was that of a successful actor who came to prominence after his film Seven Dreams Till Tuesday. His acting in the seventh season of the show was highly appreciated.
Teal also played supporting roles in Dynasty, The Walking Dead: World Beyond, The Staircase, and other popular shows.
His One Tree Hill co-star Sophia Bush paid tribute with an Instagram story, writing, “Incredibly sad to hear about the passing of Paul Teal. We just started watching her OTH episodes on @dramaqueensoth and she is so talented.”
Bethany Joy Lenz shared, “He was shy and funny and very comfortable on stage. Very good. Like his second skin. With his self-effacing sense of humor and willingness to become completely immersed in any character, Paul was perfect for the role. He was a pleasure to work with in any environment and was very generous.”