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One Tree Hill actor Paul Teal has died. He was 35.

Teal played movie star Josh in season seven of the long-running drama series.

His death was announced by his partner Emilia Torello in a post on Instagram.

“The most thoughtful, inspiring, driven, self-disciplined and loving man passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024,” Torello wrote.

“Paul, you were my soulmate, my husband-to-be, my rock and my future. 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.

“Even though a part of me died with you, I promise that I will fight to find joy in life just as hard as you fought to live every day.

“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.”

Former co-star Bethany Joy Lenz was among those to pay tribute, with Lenz writing on Instagram: “My heart is heavy. Paul Teal was the kind of man who lit up a room without even trying. His bright smile, infectious laugh and kind heart made you want to be around him.

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