Paul Teal was an American actor born in 1988-89 in Wilmington, North Carolina, United State. He is best known for playing Josh Avery in the seventh season of the TV show One Tree Hill. He also appeared in movies like Deep Water (2022) and Fear Street: Part Two – 1978 (2021).
Paul Teal sadly passed away on November 15, 2024, at the age of 35 after fighting battling cancer. His fiancée, Emilia Torello, shared a touching tribute on social media, calling him her soulmate and expressing how much he will be missed by everyone who knew him. Many of his co-stars shared their condolences, remembering his talent and kind nature. This news led to many tributes from both his former co-stars and fans.
Paul Teal’s Career Highlights
Paul Teal started his acting career on television with a guest role as Josh in One Tree Hill, where he appeared in seven episodes. In the show, his character, Josh, had a romantic storyline with Alex, played by Jana Kramer, before he revealed that he was gay.
Paul Teal was also known for his leading roles in theater shows like Newsies, Sweeney Todd, and Rent, which he performed at various theaters across the United States.
Even while fighting cancer, he completed filming for his role as Pastor Pete in the upcoming Starz series The Hunting Wives.
His relationship with Emilia Torello began in 2022. Over the years, she shared their travels around the world, including a trip to Paris in November 2023.
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