Spanish actor José de la Torre died on Thursday, December 5, after battling an unknown illness. He was 37.
Montilla Digital was the first to report the news. The publication shared that the Netflix star’s funeral was planned for Friday, December 6, in his hometown of Montilla in Spain’s Córdoba Province at the Parish of San Francisco Solano.
De la Torre’s cause of death has not been publicly announced, but the actor revealed in June that he was diagnosed with a “serious illness.” His health battle led de la Torre to retreat from public life that same month.
Ahead of his passing, de la Torre made a name for himself as a model and actor in Spain. He was best known for playing Iván on Netflix’s Spanish thriller, Toy Boy, which ran from 2019 to 2021.
De la Torre made his acting debut two years prior to working on Toy Boy. He got his start on Serve and Protect, playing Goyo in nine episodes of the police drama. His other credits include Vis a Vis: El Oasis in and Amar es para siempre, which were both released in 2020.
Following his death, many of de la Torre’s colleagues mourned the loss with touching social media tributes.
“I can’t believe you’re gone so soon. I’m devastated by your departure. I’m sending kisses to all of your family and friends,” Spanish singer Pablo Alborán wrote via Instagram. “We’ll never forget you Jose. Wherever you are, I’m sure you’re wearing a Hawaiian shirt, a killer moustache, and those sunglasses like the ones we wore that day.”
Many more fans and friends commented on de la Torre’s final Instagram post that she shared in June while exploring the Canary Islands. “Fly high beautiful💔, artist Carol Rovira replied in the comments section.
Actor Carlos Gulli added, “Goodbye dear friend, fly high ❤️ 🩹💔🕊️.” Photographer Michel Pedrero shared a similar sentiment, writing, “Fly high my friend! Another shining star lights the sky… we will see each other again! 💔.”
Spanish actress and singer Lolita Flores spoke at de la Torres’ memorial, saying, “It breaks my heart to think I’ll never hear your voice again, but I’ll keep talking to you. Love you endlessly, José,” according to The Mirror.
De la Torre is survived by his parents, Antonio de la Torre Hidalgo and Maria Jose Delgado Espejo, and his sister Marina.
