Toy Boy actor Jose de la Torre tragically dies at 37 just months after sharing serious illness

The actor, who was best known for playing Iván in Toy Boy, had shared just months ago that he was suffering from a serious illness

Jose de la Torre has died

Netflix star José de la Torre has died aged 37 years old.

The actor, who was best known for playing Iván in Toy Boy, had shared just months ago that he was suffering from a serious illness.

He had made the announcement in June and had been receiving treatment, during which he had stepped away from the showbiz world. José also worked as a model for various jewellery and fashion brands.

The star, who was from Montilla, Córdoba Province in Spain, is survived by his parents and sister. His funeral was held last Friday, with singer Lolita Flores paying tribute to the actor.

“It breaks my heart to think I’ll never hear your voice again, but I’ll keep talking to you. Love you endlessly, José,” she wrote.

The actor was best known for playing Iván in Top Boy ( 
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He is survived by his parents and sister ( 
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His last Instagram post on June 3 saw him share a selection of photos with friends during a holiday in the Canary Islands as they swigged on beers in the sunshine. He captioned the pictures: “The happiness of arriving in the Canary Islands, seeing your friends, grab a mojito and start singing until your voice breaks.”

One of his friends had responded on the post at the time: “What a week we have had! Here’s to another Desalia together brother!”

Heartbroken fans have since taken to the comments, with one writing: “What has happened to him? What disease has he passed away from? RIP.” While another commented: “What happened to this child???. Too young to leave.” A third wrote: “Fly high my friend! Another shining star lights the sky… we will see each other again!” One commented: “In shock!! I don’t believe it!! R. I. P.”

Jose last posted online in June ( 
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Fans and friends have paid tribute to the actor ( 
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Another added: “My dear friend, You can’t imagine how sad I am to receive such terrible news. It’s not fair, you deserved more time, no one enjoyed life like you, your energy, your light..”

He previously spoke about his love of acting and films, sparking his determination to make it in the industry. “From a very young age, I found solace in cinema – though not so much in acting, at least not at first,” he said.

“I was a child who couldn’t stop watching films, purely for the joy of it. But that captivated me and planted the seed that would later grow into my desire to pursue it as a career.”