Actor Paul Thiel – known for his work in television series One Tree Hill And a movie in 2022 deep water — died Friday at the age of 35.
“Paul, you were my soulmate, my soon-to-be husband, my rock, and my future,” Thiel's partner Emilia Torello wrote in an Instagram post on Sunday. broke the news of his death. “You filled my lungs with laughter, my stomach with butterflies, and my heart with love.”
Torello did not reveal the cause of Thiel's death, but did say that Thiel had been battling some health issues.
“You were always captured in battles you fought bravely and too soon,” she continued. “A part of me died with you, but I promise you that I will fight to find joy in life, just as you fought hard every day.”
“The world is lucky to have spent a little time with Paul Thiel, and I'm the luckiest person in it, because I get to call you mine,” Torello added. . “i will love you forever.”
Thiel's One Tree Hill co-star Bethany Joy Lentz also reacted to his death, writing on Instagram, “My heart is heavy. Paul Thiel was the kind of guy who could light up a room without even trying. His bright smile, contagious laugh, and kind heart made you want to be near him.
The actress went on to recall meeting Thiel on the set of a musical production in 2006. notebook book, before we cross paths again One Tree Hill.
“It was a giddy feeling to be able to direct an episode of.” One Tree Hill That's where we end up casting a new recurring character, a sleazy movie star named Josh,” Lentz said. “Paul's understated sense of humor and willingness to fully immerse himself in any character made him a perfect fit for the role. He was fun to work with in any setting and was very generous.”
“We kept in touch intermittently. I wish we had more,” she added. “If you meant to call but got distracted, you could just call again and again. Life is short, and I've been thinking that all week. Life is short.”
Lentz went on to lament that 35 is “too young” for his co-star to die.
“Now that he's 35, he's on the train again,” she said. “He was too young to die. Too young. My bones were broken.”
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