It’s a sad day for fans of Toy Boy.
It’s with a heavy heart we report Jose De La Torre, who starred in both seasons of the Netflix thriller, has passed away at just 37 years old. Spanish outlet Montilla Digital first reported the news last week, revealing he passed on December 5 and that his funeral took place the next day in his hometown of Montilla in Spain’s Córdoba Province.
So sad…
As of now, his cause of death has unfortunately not been made clear. But it’s not lost on fans that just months ago in June he took to social media to inform them of a “serious illness” he was grappling with, according to multiple outlets. Following his revelation, he stepped back from the spotlight. His final Instagram feed post was in June. See (below):
Following the news, several fans and fellow Spanish actors have flooded his comments with messages of shock and sadness:
“It can’t be that I don’t believe it…”
“Fly high friend! Another bright star lights up the sky… we will see each other again!”
“Omg such Tragic news I just heard..I loved him in Toyboy..RIL HANDSOME”
“So young, so handsome, so full of life, such a good actor, I can’t believe it, rest in peace Jose and may heaven welcome you with open arms.”
“In shock!! I don’t believe it!! RIP”
“The city of Montilla, all the people of Montilla will always carry you in their hearts [red heart], Our Father Jesus of Nazareth, whom you loved so much, will embrace you in heaven, rest in peace, handsome, there we will all meet you one day.”
So, so sad. Our hearts are with Jose’s loved ones. Rest in peace.