Montilla, Spain – Spanish actor José de la Torre passed away at the age of 37 after a battle with an undisclosed illness. The news was first reported by Montilla Digital, stating that de la Torre’s funeral was set to take place in his hometown of Montilla in Spain’s Córdoba Province. The service was scheduled to be held at the Parish of San Francisco Solano on Friday, December 6.
While the cause of de la Torre’s death has not been officially disclosed, the actor had previously shared in June that he was dealing with a serious illness. This health struggle led him to step back from the public eye later that same month.
Before his passing, de la Torre had established himself as a model and actor in Spain. He was widely recognized for his role as Iván in the Spanish thriller series, Toy Boy, which aired from 2019 to 2021. De la Torre began his acting career on Serve and Protect, where he portrayed Goyo in nine episodes of the police drama.
Following the news of his death, many of de la Torre’s colleagues expressed their grief through heartfelt tributes on social media. Spanish singer Pablo Alborán shared his devastation over the loss, sending his condolences to de la Torre’s family and friends. Other friends and fans also left messages of love and remembrance on de la Torre’s final Instagram post, which he had shared while exploring the Canary Islands.
At his memorial, Spanish actress and singer Lolita Flores honored de la Torre’s memory, expressing her sorrow at the thought of never hearing his voice again. De la Torre is survived by his parents, Antonio de la Torre Hidalgo and Maria Jose Delgado Espejo, as well as his sister Marina.
Through his work and presence in the entertainment industry, José de la Torre left behind a legacy that will be remembered by many. His contributions as an actor and model have touched the lives of those who knew him, and his memory will continue to live on.