‘Toy Boy’ actor José de la Torre passes away at 37
- José de la Torre has passed away at the age of 37.
- He was famous for his Netflix show Toy Boy.
- He was facing a “serious illness.”
José de la Torre, the beloved Spanish actor known for his role in Netflix’s Toy Boy, has passed away at the age of 37 following a prolonged battle with an undisclosed illness.
The actor’s death was reported on December 5 by Montilla Digital. A funeral was held the next day in his hometown of Montilla, Spain.
De la Torre first revealed his diagnosis in June, sharing that he was facing a “serious illness” that required immediate treatment. Shortly after, he stepped away from acting to focus on his health.
Tributes poured in from colleagues and fans alike. Spanish actress Luisa Martín remembered de la Torre in an emotional Instagram post, writing, “I don’t think about you in the past baby! No because I know you’ll keep organizing every dinner and every space. Fly as high as you know. You are light, a very bright light, that will illuminate us all.”
Actress and singer Lolita Flores also mourned his loss, writing, “Your 37 years hurt me, how unfair life is sometimes. Handsome on the outside and on the inside. Heaven awaits you with open arms, how sad, you have gone too soon.”
De la Torre gained fame starring in Toy Boy and appeared in Amar es para siempre, Vis a Vis: El Oasis, and Servir y proteger. His talent and light will be dearly missed.
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