The world is lucky to have even had a moment with Paul Teal," his partner wrote in a tribute to the late actor.

Many original cast members, including Bethany Joy Lenz, expressed their condolences. She noted 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.”

One Tree Hill alum Paul Teal has died of cancer at the age of 35. Teal's fiancée, Emilia Torello, told TMZ Teal died Monday in North Carolina seven months after he was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer.