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    ‘One Tree Hill’ actor dies at 35 after battling cancer

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    The late actor played Josh Avery in the mischievous teen drama.

    Actor Paul Teal, best known for his work on the teen drama “One Tree Hill,” has died. He was 35.

    Teal died Friday after a battle with cancer, his agent Susan Tolar Walters confirmed in an emailed statement to USA TODAY on Monday.

    “His exceptional talent and kind spirit touched the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him,” the statement said. “The void he leaves behind will be deeply felt.”

    The actor’s fiancée, Emilia Torello, revealed his death in an emotional Instagram post on Sunday, calling Teal “the most thoughtful, inspiring, driven, self-disciplined and loving man.”

    “Paul, you were my soulmate, my husband-to-be, my rock and my future,” Torello wrote alongside a black and white photo of the couple. “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 fail.”

    She concluded, “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 will love you forever.”

    Teal made his “One Tree Hill” debut during the series’ seventh season in 2010, playing actor Josh Avery, who was cast in a film created by Julian Baker (Austin Nichols) and Alex Dupré (Jana Kramer). Josh later made a sex tape with Alex, which led to an extortion scheme against Julian’s father.

    Teal’s seven-episode stint on the show ended when Josh came out as gay to his parents.

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    Bethany Joy Lenz and Jana Kramer Pay Tribute to ‘One Tree Hill’ Co-star Paul Teal

    Bethany Joy Lenz, who played Haley James Scott in “One Tree Hill,” mourned Teal’s death in a heartfelt Instagram post on Sunday.

    “My heart is heavy. Paul Teal was the kind of man who lit up a room without even trying,” Lenz wrote alongside a video compilation of Teal. “His bright smile, infectious laugh and kind heart made you want to be around him.”

    Lenz said she first worked with Teal on a musical production of the Nicholas Sparks romance “The Notebook.” The actress, who cast him as Josh when she directed an episode of “One Tree Hill,” praised Teal for his seemingly effortless acting talent.

    “With his self-effacing sense of humor and willingness to fully immerse himself in each character, Paul was perfect for the role,” Lenz wrote. “He was a pleasure to work with in every setting and so generous.”

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    Teal and Lenz’s OTH castmate Jana Kramer also took to social media to pay tribute to Teal, writing on her Instagram Story on Monday that Teal was “always so sweet and friendly and so much fun to work with.”

    Later in her post, Lenz complained about not being in touch with Teal after their collaboration, writing, “Life is short. I keep thinking that this week.”

    “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,” Lenz concluded. “Thank you for sharing your light with us.”

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