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Jana Kramer shared a tribute to her late One Tree Hill costar on her Instagram story on Monday afternoon (November 18).
Paul Teal died on Friday (November 15). He was 35. His fiancĆ©e, Emilia Torello, wrote in a tribute to Teal, in part, that he was āmy soulmate, my soon-to-be-husband, 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. ā¦I will love you forever.ā Torello told TMZ that Teal died after a battle with stage 4 neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer, per a report on Monday.
Kramer, who played Alex DuprĆ© on One Tree Hill, shared a photo with Teal on her Instagram story. The Whine Down with Jana Kramer podcast host, 40, wrote that sheās āsending love and prayers to [Paul Tealās] family and friends. I had the absolute pleasure of working with him on season 7 of OTH. He was always so sweet and kind and was so fun to work alongside. OTH family, wrap his family and friends in prayers please.ā One Tree Hillās Bethany Joy LenzĀ was also quick to pay tribute to Teal, writing in a post that she was āgutted,ā and remembered Teal as āthe kind of guy who lit top a room without trying. His bright smile, infectious laugh and kind heart made you want to be near him. ā¦Iāll miss you, Paul. thank you for sharing your light with us.ā