Paul Tealfamed for his work on ‘One Tree Hill,’ died seven months after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer… TMZ has learned.

The actor’s fiancée Emilia Torellotells TMZ… Paul was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer in April.

Paul died Friday in a hospital in Raleigh, NC, and Emilia tells us… “He was the most talented man I ever met. Once he set his mind to something, there was no stopping him. He was the most most industrious man I have ever met.” and dedicated person, I truly believed with all my heart that he would come out the other side of this because of those qualities. That makes this loss even more tragic.

During his battle with cancer, Emilia says Paul filmed a brand new series for Starz, “The Hunting Wives,” and she says he felt like the cast and crew helped him keep the fight going.

Meanwhile, Paul’s former ‘One Tree Hill’ co-star Bethany Joy Lenz says she is “gutted” by his death.

Bethany says she worked closely with Paul on a musical production of “The Notebook.” She remembers him as “the kind of man who could light up a room without even trying.” She also says he was a pleasure to work with and was generous.

Paul was only 35.