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One Tree Hillwas a classic drama series, being in the leagues withGossip Girl, Gilmore Girls,andThe OC. Although the series still has its fandom of dedicated followers, it ended more than a decade ago. During this time, fans have watched the stars from the series move on with their lives, going towards different career opportunities and growing more and more in their professions.
While there have been some moments of reminiscence, nothing seems to fully bring them together. However, recent events seem to have brought a change in their distance. Only the nature of what brought them together could not be more painful.
Recently, a cherished member of the cast, Paul Teal, has passed away. In light of his loss, many ofOTH’scast members look back at their fond memories with him.
Paul Teal’s Untimely Passing
Paul Teal was best known for playing the role of Josh Avery in the seventh season ofOne Tree Hill.His story was intertwined with Alex Dupre’s, playing a love interest for her until it was revealed that he is queer. Not only was he an important part of Jana Kramer’s story, but he was also the third LGBTQ+ character to be a part of the series.
It was recently revealed by Teal’s agent, Susan Tolar Walters, that the actor has passed away. Revealing the cause to be a long-running battle with cancer, she added in her statement toCNNthat he was courageous to the very end. Adding that his loss would be felt by everyone who knew him, the statement also talked about what a magnificent person he was.
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Emilia Torello, Teal’s fiancée, also put out her own statement onInstagramafter the passing of her betrothed. She mentioned that she would feel his loss to her very bones, trying to live through life without him by her side. She also added that the world was graced with his presence for a short time.
However, she felt lucky about the amount of time she got to spend with him.
One Tree HillCast Mourns the Loss
Those who were close to him weren’t the only ones who put out statements addressing his passing. Since one of his most iconic roles was inOne Tree Hill, several cast members went online to talk about the impact that he had on their lives and how they felt after hearing the news.
Starting off withJana Kramer, who played his love interest in the series. The actressposted a picturefrom their days on set, talking about how they had the time of their lives on the series. Adding that he was extremely kind and compassionate, she set prayers for his loved ones.
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Sophie Bushalsotalkedabout Teal’s passing, mentioning that she was deeply saddened to hear. She also added that she would be watching his episodes on the series as a way to remember the time they spent together. Among all, it wasBethany Joy Lenzwho talked about the impact he had on her ingreat detail.
Posting a detailed statement about the time they spent together, she revealed that the first time that she met with Teal was beforeOne Tree Hill,starring in a musical production ofThe Notebookin 2006. With this, she mentioned that he was “the kind of guy who lit up a room without trying.” It is safe to say that the loss of Teal has been painful for everyone whose life was touched by him.
Ananya Godboley
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Ananya Godboley is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows, with over 2,000 articles published. She has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years. Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in psychology from K.R. Mangalam University, Ananya also likes to fangirl as a full-time job. She covers news and analyses on anything from Rick and Morty to Hannibal and even Arcane. In between these lines, she also enjoys superheroes and Taylor Swift.A philosophy enthusiast, Ananya enjoys digging deeper into the media she consumes, trying to understand the root of her favorite characters' behavior.
