The legends were circulating about the health of Spanish actor José de la Torre in both months, and many wondered why they were a sudden break from the reflector.
Fans and colleagues speculated, but no one knew the truth until he boldly revealed his diagnosis in June 2024. He privately faced his battle with the disease and resigned from his flourishing career to focus on treatment and recovery.
His sudden passage of December 5, 2024, at the age of 37, shocked anyone who knew and admired him. Now honors are flowing and reflect not only his huge talent, but an indelible brand he left on the hearts of people around him.
José de la Torre, the Spanish actor best known for his role in the toy Netflix Series Toy Boy, died at the age of 37, December 5, 2024 after the battle with the serious illness that began in June 2024.
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His death met with sincere honors from friends and colleagues in the world of entertainment. The import of De La Torre, actress Luis Martin, shared the moving postgram post with his photo that smiled. She wrote: “I don’t think of you in the past, my dear!
Another actress, Lolita Flores, also paid respect on social media, reflecting the short time she knew de la Torre. She wrote: “It’s hard to believe you are away. We met during the game Salome. I didn’t have enough time to really get to know you, but my heart hurts for your family. Heaven took you too early.”
De la Torre was born in Spain Montilla in 1987 and studied acting at the Higher School of Dramatic Art in Malaga. His career gained significant dynamics when he played in the hit of Netflix Series Toy Boy, who ran two successful season from 2019 to 2021. He also appeared in Amar Es Para Siempre, Vis: El Oasis and Servir Y Proteger.
Despite the opening of her career without previous acting experience, love de la Torre has caused his passion for the craft. He remembered how his first performance during the School Drama entrance exams was a key moment. “I was the only one in my class he had never acted before,” he said. “But it seemed to me like I was doing it forever, and it was amazing.”
His experience on the drama School was transformative. He credited his teachers that they were inspired and instilled in a deep respect for this profession. De la Torre stressed that acting requires determination, hard work and perseverance and notes: “Perfection does not exist, but you can always give the best.” He was proud of every project he worked on from small class performances to Netflix’s main production.
The road de la Torre to ensure the role of Ivan in Toy Boy was demanding, with six months of auditions. At first he did not know what the project was, but he proceeded to every audition with a relaxed approach and let the scenes speak for himself. When he learned he got, he shared a sincere moment with his grandmother and cried tears of joy.
The premature death of de la Torre leaves a significant emptiness in the acting world. His work ethics, passion and kindness touched the hearts of all who knew him, and his legacy would continue to inspire.
Conclusion
José de la Torre, at the age of 37, left a deep impact on the entertainment industry and those who knew him personally. His journey, from an unknown actor to a rising star in a series of hit, such as Toy Boy, was marked by hard work, passion and tireless determination of his craft. Although he has faced serious illnesses in the last months of his life, he remained focused on his health, far from the center of attention and showed the same durability he had during his career.
His memory lives through sincere honors from friends and colleagues, like Luisa Martin and Lolita Flores who admired their talent, kindness and warmth.
While his life was tragically short, the heritage of José de la Torre in acting and as a beloved individual will continue to inspire those who had the honor of knowing him or testifying to his work on the screen. His determination to his craft and deep love he shared with his family, friends and fans is proof of the bright light that was – one that never disappears.