Paul Teal, actor on 'One Tree Hill,' dies at 35

Paul Teal, a TV and stage actor who appeared on shows including “One Tree Hill,” died Friday in Raleigh, N.C.

Paul Teal, a TV and stage actor who appeared on shows including “One Tree Hill,” died Friday in Raleigh, N.C. He was 35.

Teal’s death was confirmed by a representative for the actor, with the cause of death revealed as cancer. Emilia Torello, Teal’s partner, shared with TMZ that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in April.

The news was first broken by Torello after she shared more about the actor’s death online.

“You were my soulmate, my soon-to-be-husband, my rock, and my future,” Torello wrote in a post on Instagram. “You were taken too soon, in a battle that you fought bravely without fail. 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.”

Teal first appeared on television with his guest role as Josh on “One Tree Hill” for seven episodes. In the show, Josh pursues a romantic relationship with Alex, played by Jana Kramer, before he reveals he is gay.

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