Paul Teal

Biography and cause of death of Paul Teal

Paul Joseph Teal (July 1989 – November 15, 2024) Paul Teal was an American actor of film, television and theatre, from Wilmington, North Carolina. He was best known for portraying Josh Avery in the American drama One Tree Hill, in its seventh season. A graduate of the William Esper Studio and the T. Schreiber Studio, Teal debuted in acting with One Tree Hill in 2010 and had minor and recurring roles in productions until his death in 2024.

Paul Teal Early life and education

Paul Joseph Teal was born in Wilmington, North Carolina in July 1989. He started taking part in theatrical productions at the age of 12, going by the stage name “JoJo”. As a teenager, Teal performed at musicals in Wilmington as a part of choirs. He graduated from John T. Hoggard High School. Teal later received training from the William Esper Studio and the T. Schreiber Studio.

Paul Teal Career

Teal’s credits include American Rust, Shots Fired, George & Tammy, The Staircase, Dynasty, Fear Street Part Two: 1978, Descendants: The Rise of Red, Good Behavior, Outer Banks, The Walking Dead: World Beyond, Deep Water, and Lilly. He also had a role in The Hunting Wives, which will be released after his death, in 2025. Teal’s last appearances were on Lilly and Descendants: The Rise of Red.

Teal was best known for his role as Josh Avery on One Tree Hill, whom he portrayed during the seventh season of the series, for seven episodes. It was his first television appearance.

Teal frequently performed at local Wilmington theatres; including the Opera House Theatre Company, the Thalian Association Community Theatre and the Techmoja Dance and Theater Company.

Paul Teal Personal life and death

Teal was engaged to fellow Outer Banks and The Hunting Wives actor Emilia Torello from September 2022.

Teal was found to have a neuroendocrine tumor in his pancreas in April 2024. He died of the disease at a hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina, on November 15, 2024, at the age of 35.

Source: Wikipedia