Bethany Joy Lenz is paying tribute to a longtime friend following his death. The actress shared a heartfelt post on Instagram on Sunday, Nov. 17 as she reflected on her years-long relationship with actor Paul Teal, who died after a battle with cancer at age 35.

Hallmark star Bethany Joy Lenz shared a lengthy tribute to Hallmark and "One Tree Hill" alum Paul Teal upon news of his passing. The post Bethany Joy Lenz ‘Gutted’ by Loss of Co-Star appeared first on Heavy.

Teal’s former One Tree Hill co-star Bethany Joy Lenz was among those paying tribute on social media, with Lenz writing on Instagram: “My heart is heavy. Paul Teal was the kind of guy who lit up a room without trying. His bright smile, infectious laugh and kind heart made you want to be near him.”

Paul Teal, an actor with a recurring role on One Tree Hill, has died. He was 35. Teal’s partner, Emilia Torello, shared a post on social media confirming the actor’s death, which happened on Friday, November 15.

One Tree Hill actor Paul Teal died at the age of 35 after battling cancer on November 18, as per a report by TMZ.

Hallmark star Bethany Joy Lenz is mourning the loss of a friend and former co-star. Find out what Lenz said about Paul Teal, who had a guest starring role on One Tree Hill. Teal, who played Josh in season seven of One Tree Hill,

One Tree Hill actor Paul Teal, who played Josh in season seven of the WB series, died Nov. 15 at 35. Bethany Joy Lenz, who shared she cast Paul in the series, remembered the Outer Banks alum.