Jose De La Torre Dies: Star Of Netflix Spanish Series ‘Toy Boy’ Was 37

José de la Torre, star of Netflix‘s Spanish series Toy Boy, has died. He was 37.

Spanish publication Montilla Digital reported on de la Torre’s death, while Spanish actors have paid tribute to their former colleague on social media.

Montilla reported that the actor had been fighting a mystery illness, diagnosed just a few months ago. His funeral took place on December 6.

De la Torre was one of the leads in Toy Boy, which tells the story of a male stripper wrongly convicted of murder. The show, which aired on Atresmedia in Spain, ran for two seasons.

His other credits include local series Amar es para siempre (To Love is Forever) and Servir y protege (Serve and Protect).

In an Instagram post, Spanish actress and singer Lolita Flores said: “How hard it is for me to accept that you’re gone, without even knowing you … Life is so unfair sometimes. You’re handsome on the outside and on the inside.”

Actress Luisa Martín wrote on social media: “It breaks my heart to think I’ll never hear your voice again, but I’ll keep talking to you. Love you endlessly, José.”

De la Torre was survived by his parents, Antonio de la Torre Hidalgo and Maria Jose Delgado Espejo, and his sister Marina.