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A Netflix star has tragically died after revealing he was battling a “serious illness.”
José de la Torre — known for playing Iván in the series “Toy Boy” on Netflix — passed away on Thursday, Dec. 5, just months after he revealed his health struggle.
The Spanish star was only 37.
Montilla Digital was the first to report the news, revealing funeral took place on 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 yet been revealed; however, in June, he revealed he had been diagnosed with a “serious illness.” That same month, he began receiving treatment for the undisclosed illness and retreated from the public spotlight to focus on his health battle.
Following the news of de la Torre’s death, tributes began to pour in.
“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.”
Actress Luisa Martín said, “It breaks my heart to think I’ll never hear your voice again, but I’ll keep talking to you. Love you endlessly, José.”
Spanish actress and singer Lolita Flores reportedly spoke at his 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,” per The Mirror.
De la Torre shared his final Instagram post on June 3.
The star looked fit, healthy and happy in the photos from his trip to the Canary Islands for a five-day festival known as Desalia.
“The happiness of arriving in the Canary Islands, seeing your friends, grab a mojito and start singing until your voice breaks,” de la Torre captioned the series of party pictures. “That’s been Desalia 2024.”
He added, “And that’s thanks to the team behind @ronbarcelospain who goes above and beyond every year.”
De la Torre is survived by his parents, Antonio de la Torre Hidalgo and Maria Jose Delgado Espejo, and his sister, Marina.
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.
De la Torre only made his acting debut two years before landing the role.
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.