José de la Torre, Netflix star, dies aged 37 after mysterious ‘serious illness’

A Netflix star has tragically died after revealing he was suffering from a “serious illness.”

José de la Torre – known for his role as Iván in the Netflix series “Toy Boy” – passed away on Thursday, December 5, just months after revealing his health condition.

The Spanish star was only 37 years old.

Montilla Digital was the first to publish the news, revealing that the funeral took place on Friday, December 6, in his hometown of Montilla, in the Spanish province of Córdoba, in the parish of San Francisco Solano.

The cause of De la Torre’s death is not yet known; However, in June he announced that he had been diagnosed with a “serious illness”. That same month, he began treatment for his undisclosed illness and retreated from the public spotlight to focus on his health battle.

Following news of de la Torre’s death, tributes began to pour in.

“I can’t believe you left so quickly. I am devastated by your departure. I send kisses to all your family and friends,” wrote Spanish singer Pablo Alborán via Instagram.

“We will never forget you, Jose. Wherever you are, I’m sure you’re wearing a Hawaiian shirt, a killer mustache, and those sunglasses like the ones we wore that day.”

Actress Luisa Martín said: “It breaks my heart to think that I will never hear your voice again, but I will keep talking to you. “I love you infinitely, José.”

Spanish actress and singer Lolita Flores reportedly spoke at his memorial service: “It breaks my heart to think that I will never hear your voice again, but I will keep talking to you.” I love you infinitely, José “, says The Mirror.

De la Torre shared his last Instagram post on June 3rd.

The star looked fit, healthy and happy in photos from his trip to the Canary Islands for a five-day festival called Desalia.