Netflix’s Top Boy star José de la Torre passes away at 37 after battling serious illness

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The actor has died at 37

A friend fondly recalled their time together, commenting: “What a week we have had! Here’s to another Desalia together brother! “, reports the Mirror. Devastated followers have flooded the comment section with messages of grief, one asking: “What has happened to him? What disease has he passed away from? RIP.” Another shared their disbelief: “What happened to this child??? . Too young to leave.” A third elegiac post read: “Fly high my friend! Another shining star lights the sky… we will see each other again!” In a state of shock, one follower remarked: “In shock!! I don’t believe it!! R. I. P.” Another shared their deep sorrow: “My dear friend, You can’t imagine how sad I am to receive such terrible news. It’s not fair, you deserved more time, no one enjoyed life like you, your energy, your light..” The individual had previously opened up about his passion for performing and cinema, which ignited his drive to succeed in the field. Reflecting on his roots in film admiration, he said, “From a very young age, I found solace in cinema – though not so much in acting, at least not at first,” He continued, “I was a child who couldn’t stop watching films, purely for the joy of it. But that captivated me and planted the seed that would later grow into my desire to pursue it as a career.”Top Stories Don’t Miss FollowThe Mirror USFacebookX (Twitter)MORE ONNetflixStory SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Netflix’s Top Boy star José de la Torre passes away at 37 after battling serious illnessJosé de la Torre, who played Iván in Netflix’s Top Boy, has died at the age of 37, just months after revealing he was suffering from a serious illnessNetflix star José de la Torre has diedNetflix star José de la Torre has diedByNatalie HunterDeputy TV & Showbiz EditorRose Hill16:01, 11 Dec 2024Updated16:07, 11 Dec 2024Spanish actor José de la Torre, known for starring on Netflix, has tragically passed away at 37. The Top Boy actor, who captured hearts as Iván, had openly shared his battle with a grave illness just months prior to his passing. In June, he bravely announced his condition and subsequently took a step back from the limelight to focus on his treatment. Beyond his Netflix credits, José’s striking looks also landed him gigs as a model for various high-end jewellery and fashion labels. Hailing from Montilla in Spain’s Córdoba Province, José leaves behind his loving parents and sister. His life was celebrated last Friday at a funeral service where famed singer Lolita Flores honored him with heartfelt words: “It breaks my heart to think I’ll never hear your voice again, but I’ll keep talking to you. Love you endlessly, José,” she expressed. Movie actress dies from taking deadly giant monkey frog potion during Mexican spiritual retreat Stranger Things and Dynasty star Mark Withers dead at 77 after cancer diagnosis José’s final Instagram post on June 3 captured joyful moments with pals in the Canary Islands, enjoying beers and basking in the sun, alongside the caption: “The happiness of arriving in the Canary Islands, seeing your friends, grab a mojito and start singing until your voice breaks.”

The actor has died at 37

A friend fondly recalled their time together, commenting: “What a week we have had! Here’s to another Desalia together brother! “, reports the Mirror. Devastated followers have flooded the comment section with messages of grief, one asking: “What has happened to him? What disease has he passed away from? RIP.” Another shared their disbelief: “What happened to this child??? . Too young to leave.” A third elegiac post read: “Fly high my friend! Another shining star lights the sky… we will see each other again!” In a state of shock, one follower remarked: “In shock!! I don’t believe it!! R. I. P.” Another shared their deep sorrow: “My dear friend, You can’t imagine how sad I am to receive such terrible news. It’s not fair, you deserved more time, no one enjoyed life like you, your energy, your light..” The individual had previously opened up about his passion for performing and cinema, which ignited his drive to succeed in the field. Reflecting on his roots in film admiration, he said, “From a very young age, I found solace in cinema – though not so much in acting, at least not at first,” He continued, “I was a child who couldn’t stop watching films, purely for the joy of it. But that captivated me and planted the seed that would later grow into my desire to pursue it as a career.”