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Jana Kramer Mourns Loss Of 'One Tree Hill' Costar Paul Teal, Dead At 35

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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 ā€œmy 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. …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 she’s ā€œsending love and prayers to [Paul Teal’s] 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 Hill’s Bethany Joy LenzĀ was also quick to pay tribute to Teal, writing in a post that she was ā€œgutted,ā€ and remembered Teal as ā€œthe 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. …I’ll miss you, Paul. thank you for sharing your light with us.ā€


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