Paul Teal ’s partner, Emilia Torello , opened up about the health battles the One Tree Hill alum faced prior to his death at age 35. Torello told TMZ on Monday, November 18, that Teal died seven months after being diagnosed with stage IV neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer. She told the outlet that Teal died on Friday, November 15, in a hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina.
“He was the most talented man I’ve ever met. When he set his mind to something, there was no stopping him. He was the most diligent and dedicated person,” she said.
“I truly believed with all of my heart that he would come out the other side of this because of those traits. That’s what makes this loss even more tragic.” Amid his cancer battle, Torello said Teal was motivated by filming his new Starz series , The Hunting Wive s.
(The show, which includes cast members Dermot Mulroney and Brittany Snow , is expected to premiere in 2025.) Torello paid tribute to Teal in a sweet Instagram post on Sunday, November 17. “The most thoughtful, inspiring, driven, self-disciplined, loving man passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024,” she wrote.
“Paul, you were my soulmate, my soon-to-be-husband, my rock, and my future.” Torello hinted that Teal was struggling with a health issue . “You filled my lungs with laughter, my stomach with butterflies, and my heart with love,” she continued.
“You were taken too soon, in a battle that you fought bravely without fail.” She continued, “While a part o.
