In June 2024, the Spanish actor was diagnosed with a terrible disease and took time off to focus on therapy.
Heartbroken friends paid respect to José de la Torre, 37, who died on December 5, 2024.
De la Torre struggled with a strange sickness for months after his June diagnosis. Later that month, he underwent treatment and left the spotlight to focus on his health.
He died of the illness and was buried in Montilla, Spain, on December 6. Social media messages from colleagues and friends showed their admiration for the Netflix star.
Luisa Martín, a Spanish actress, honored De la Torre with a moving Instagram post with a warm smile image. Not thinking about you in the past, sweetie! No, I know you’ll organize every dinner and space. Fly as far as you can 💫 you are a bright light that will brighten us all.”
Martin too mourned his loss and vowed to honor their relationship.
On Instagram, Spanish actress and singer Lolita Flores expressed her grief at De la Torre’s death. She expressed her grief at his untimely demise and the suffering of his loved ones in their limited minutes together.
She wrote, “It’s hard to accept your absence without knowing you. I met you in Salome.” “I had time to know you, but not to love you,” Flores said. It will be hard to console your parents and sister, but heaven awaits you. You died too young.”
De la Torre, born in Montilla in 1987, attended Málaga’s Higher School of Dramatic Art. He appeared in “Toy Boy,” a 2019–2021 Netflix series. The series was a hit, topping ratings in various nations for weeks.
The actor appeared in “Amar es para siempre,” “Vis a Vis: El Oasis,” and “Servir y proteger.” De la Torre modeled for famous fashion, jewelry, and accessory businesses in addition to performing.
De la Torre started acting without theatrical or cinema experience. I found sanctuary in movies from a young age. Initial understanding was less so. He remembered watching movies as a child to occupy himself, which caught him and planted the seed of wanting to dedicate myself to it.
The actor’s first performance was during his Higher School of Dramatic Art admission exams, where he confidently performed “Romeo and Juliet,” launching a bright career.
De la Torre said, “I was the only student in my class who hadn’t been in a company or played in school or high school. I first recited a piece in front of an audience for the school admission tests, but it felt like I had done it all my life, and it was great.”
The “Romeo and Juliet” lines also sparked his interest in acting and reinforced his decision to become one. His inherent skill and willingness to act propelled him in the industry despite his lack of experience.
At the Higher School of Dramatic Art, de la Torre found his home. He thanked the school’s teachers for creating a love and respect for performing in him.
The actor said studying arts performance helped him, “Textual interpretation taught me that you must be versatile in this world. This career requires hard work, devotion, and effort, not perfection.”
De la Torre believed in providing every endeavor one’s best and using every resource.
He said he was proud of his work before his Netflix sabbatical. As cliché as it sounds, it’s true. I’ve enjoyed a simple class show, a school workshop, a micro-theater, a dramatized reading, a musical, and a series “he exclaimed.
The actor discussed his lengthy and difficult casting process to play Iván in “Toy Boy.” He said the process involved multiple examinations over six months, with the first one leaving him confused.
He went into each test without expectations, flowing with the scenes. He conveyed the news after learning he was picked, recalling hugging and crying with his grandmother.
He was known for his hard work and dedication to his trade, and his death leaves a vacuum in the acting industry and in the hearts of his fans.