Paul Teal, One Tree Hill star dies at 35
Paul Teal, One Tree Hill alum has died on the age of 35.
“Paul, you were my soulmate, my soon-to-be-husband, my rock, and my future.”
Though actual particulars about the reason for Teal’s demise weren’t shared, Torello did share that the actor was going through a well being situation.
“You filled my lungs with laughter, my stomach with butterflies, and my heart with love,” she continued. “You were taken too soon, in a battle that you fought bravely without fail.”
Torello’s tribute submit featured a black and white photograph of herself beside Teal, because the actor smiled on the digital camera whereas receiving a kiss on the cheek from her.
“While a part of me died with you, I promise to fight to find joy in life as hard as you fought to live every single day,” she wrote. “The world is lucky to have even had a moment with Paul Teal, and I am the luckiest person in it, because I got to call you mine. I will love you forever.”
Teal, who was largely well-known for his function on One Tree Hill as Josh, taking part in the character for seven episodes in 2010, additionally obtained a tribute co-star Bethany Pleasure Lenz.
Lenz knew the actor earlier than their One Tree Hill days.
“My heart is heavy. Paul Teal was the kind of guy who lit up a room without trying,” Lenz, 43, wrote on Instagram on Sunday.
“His bright smile, infectious laugh and kind heart made you want to be near him,” she wrote within the caption.
“He was shy and funny and so so comfortable on stage. Wow. Like his second skin. You couldn’t take your eyes off him,” Lenz added.
“Later, I was giddy to be directing an episode of One Tree Hill where I’d get to cast a new recurring character, Josh — the sleazy movie star. With his self-effacing sense of humour and willingness to dive fully into any character, Paul was perfect for the part. He was a joy to work with in any environment and so generous.”
The actress continued that though she and Teal have stored “in touch on and off” and he or she now needs they need to have been related “more.”
“Now at 35, he’s taken another train. He was too young to die. Far too young. I’m gutted,” she stated. “Paul, your time here was like a summer romance for all of us who knew you, especially if only for a season. Bursting, exciting, deeply moving, and unforgettable.”