Paul TellThere has been a wave of grief over his death. One Tree Hill Family, including his costars Jana Kramer And Sophia Bush.
“Sending love and prayers to @paulteal’s family and friends,” Kramer, 40, wrote via his Instagram Story on Monday, Nov. 18, after news of Teal’s death broke on Friday, Nov. 15. “I had the absolute pleasure of working with him on Season 7 of .K OTH“
Kramer played Alex Dupre. OTH From 2009 to 2012. He teamed up with Tell, who joined the cast for season 7 as actor Josh Avery. During his stint on the series, Josh made a sex tape with Alex and threatened to release it. However, once Alex finds out that Josh is gay, she covers for him and pretends to be his girlfriend before coming out to his parents.
“He was always so sweet and kind and so much fun to work with,” Kramer said of his late colleague. “OTH Wrap the family, his family and friends in prayers.”
Bush, who portrayed Brooke Davis throughout the show, also shared a kind message for Teal and her loved ones.
“Incredibly saddened to hear of Paul Tell’s passing,” she wrote via her Instagram story. “We’re just starting to see it. OTH Episodes on @dramaqueensoth and he is such a talent.
tail mate, Emilia Torelloannounced his death via Instagram on Sunday, November 17. Although his cause of death was not disclosed, it was noted that he had been battling an illness prior to his passing.
“The most thoughtful, inspiring, driven, self-disciplined, loving man passed away Friday, November 15, 2024,” Torello wrote alongside a black-and-white photo of the couple. “Paul, you were my partner, my soon-to-be husband, my rock and my future.”
He continued: “You filled my lungs with laughter, my stomach with butterflies and my heart with love. You were taken too soon, in a battle you fought bravely without fail.
Torello admitted that his part “died” with Teal but promised to “fight as hard to find happiness in life as you fight to live every single day.” She concluded, “The world is lucky to have even had a moment with Paul Teal, and I’m the luckiest person in it, because I got to call you mine. I’ll love you forever.” “
In the wake of his death, co OTH The star Bethany Joy Lanes Tribute to Teal on Sunday.
“My heart is heavy. Paul Tell was the kind of guy who lit up a room without trying,” Lenz, who plays Haley James Scott, wrote via social media. “His bright smile, infectious laugh and kind heart made you want to be close to him.”
The 43-year-old actress shared a video slideshow full of Teal memories, including a clip from her 2006 musical adaptation. Notebook.
“He was shy and funny and so comfortable on stage. Wow. Like his second skin. You couldn’t take your eyes off him,” she said of the late actor. “Later, I was roped in to direct an episode. One Tree Hill Where I will be casting a new recurring character, Josh – the sleazy movie star. With his sense of humor and willingness to dive fully into any character, Paul was perfect for the part. He was happy to work in any environment and was very generous.
Lenz noted that Teal was “too young to die”, adding that she was “devastated” by the news. “Paul, your time here was like a summer romance for all of us who knew you, especially if only for one season. Explosive, passionate, deeply moving, and unforgettable.” He wrote.