Netflix Star José de la Torre Dies at 37 – Shocking First Details Revealed
The Spanish actor José de la Torre, who was diagnosed with a serious illness in June 2024, took a break from the spotlight to focus on his treatment and health.
He sadly passed away on December 5, 2024, at the age of 37. Friends and colleagues shared heartfelt tributes to honor his memory.
De la Torre faced his illness for several months after revealing his diagnosis in June. He began treatment soon after and stepped back from his career to take care of himself.
Sadly, he passed away and was laid to rest on December 6 in Montilla, Spain. The actor was deeply loved by his friends and colleagues, who expressed their grief online.
Spanish actress Luisa Martín shared an emotional Instagram post with a picture of De la Torre smiling. She wrote, “I don’t think of you in the past, baby! You’ll keep organizing everything, just as you did. Fly high, you are a bright light that will guide us all.”
She also said she felt deep sorrow over his loss but promised to keep his memory alive.
Another actress, Lolita Flores, expressed her sadness on Instagram. She reflected on the short time she knew De la Torre and said it was heartbreaking to lose him so soon.
Flores wrote, “It’s so hard to accept that you’re gone. I met you in the play Salome. I didn’t have enough time to know you well, but I feel so much pain for your family. Heaven has welcomed you too soon.”
De la Torre was born in Montilla in 1987 and studied acting at the Higher School of Dramatic Art in Málaga. He starred in the Netflix series Toy Boy, which ran for two seasons from 2019 to 2021 and became a hit in many countries.
He also appeared in Amar es para siempre, Vis a Vis: El Oasis, and Servir y proteger. In addition to acting, he modeled for major fashion and accessory brands.
De la Torre started acting with no prior experience in theater or film. He said, “As a child, I found comfort in watching movies. That love for cinema planted the seed that grew into my dream to act.”
His first performance was during the entrance exams for the Higher School of Dramatic Art. He recited lines from Romeo and Juliet, a moment that started his career.
De la Torre recalled, “I was the only one in my class who had never acted in a play. My first time performing was during the entrance exams, but it felt like I had been doing it forever. It was wonderful.”
Performing those lines fueled his passion for acting and solidified his commitment to the craft. Even without a theater background, his natural talent helped him succeed.
He said his time at drama school was where he truly felt at home. He credited his teachers with inspiring him and teaching him to love and respect acting.
De la Torre shared that studying acting helped him grow. He said, “This profession requires hard work, dedication, and effort. Perfection doesn’t exist, but you can always try your best.”
He believed in giving his all to every role and was proud of the work he had done, big or small. “From small shows in class to Netflix, I’ve loved every project,” he said.
The actor described the long casting process for his role as Iván in Toy Boy. The auditions lasted six months, and he didn’t realize at first what they were for.
He approached each audition without pressure and let the scenes guide him. When he learned he got the role, he hugged his grandmother and cried with joy.
Known for his hard work and passion, De la Torre’s untimely death leaves a huge gap in the acting world and in the hearts of everyone who admired him.
