José de la Torre, actor in popular Netflix series, dead at 37

Fans of a popular Netflix series were devasted this week to learn of the sudden passing of one of the show's young stars.

According to the New York Post, José de la Torre, who plays Iván in the series "Toy Boy" on Netflix, has died at 37.

News of the young star's death was first reported by Montilla Digital. The outlet confirmed that a "funeral took place on Friday, December 6, in his hometown of Montilla in Spain’s Córdoba Province at the Parish of San Francisco Solano."

Notably, in June, the actor revealed that he had been diagnosed with a "serious illness" and began receiving treatment for whatever it was.

De la Torre then withdrew from the public as he received treatment for the mysterious illness, leaving fans left to wonder how serious it was at the time.

The Post noted:

The model and actor was famously known for playing Iván on Netflix’s “Toy Boy.” The Spanish thriller about a stripper who’s desperate to prove his innocence for a crime he didn’t commit ran for two seasons from 2019 to 2021.

He had made his acting debut just two years before taking the role on "Toy Boy," according to the report.

The outlet added:

He made his debut in the police drama “Serve and Protect” as Goyo. De la Torre was also featured in “Vis a Vis: El Oasis” and “Amar es para siempre,” both released in 2020.

Given his popularity in both the modeling and acting world, de la Torre received tributes across social media from fellow actors and many fans who expressed their sorrow over his unfortunate passing.

“It breaks my heart to think I’ll never hear your voice again, but I’ll keep talking to you. Love you endlessly, José," said Spanish actress and singer Lolita Flores, who spoke at his memorial.

BREAKING NEWS🚨
Netflix star Jose de la Torre has died at aged 37:
Spanish actor who starred in Toy Boy passes away months after revealing he was suffering with serious illness

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"It breaks my heart to think I’ll never hear your voice again, but I’ll keep talking to you. Love you endlessly, José," wrote Actress Luisa Martín.

The Spanish actor is survived by his parents, Antonio de la Torre Hidalgo and Maria Jose Delgado Espejo, and his sister, Marina, the Post added.

Clearly, his legacy will live on.