What Happened to José de la Torre? ‘Toy Boy’ Actor Passes Away

Spanish actor José de la Torre, widely known for portraying Ivan in Netflix’s drama series, Toy Boy, has passed away. His untimely demise at the age of 37 has left fans wondering about the real cause of his death.

So, here are all the details about what happened to Torre.

Jose de la Torre passes away at 37, claims report

The news about José de la Torre’s passing first broke out when Montilla Digital reported that he died after battling an illness at age 37 on December 5. His funeral was conducted the next day in the Parish of San Francisco Solano in Spain’s Córdoba Province (via New York Post).

It remains unclear what Torre was diagnosed with but he’d spoken about his “serious illness” publicly back in June. He was reportedly receiving the necessary treatment to cure the illness. The actor also took some time away from the public’s eye to focus on his health struggles.

After learning about his sudden passing, many of his industry colleagues and fans are taking to social media to share their tributes and condolences. In an interview with Montilla Digital, Torre revealed that since a young age, he found solace in cinema but didn’t really think about pursuing an acting career then. However, his passion for the craft ultimately led to him dedicating his career to films.

In 2008, he attended the Higher School of Dramatic Art (ESAD) in Málaga, where his acting (via People). He received global attention through his Netflix series, Toy Boy. According to IMDb, he is also credited for roles in Amar es para siempre and Vis a Vis: El Oasis.