Netflix star José de la Torre has died at the age of 37, months after sharing his devastating health diagnosis.
The Spanish actor, who was best known for playing the role of Ivan in the series Toy Boy on the streaming service, passed away on Thursday (December 5).
Months before his passing, he revealed that he had been diagnosed with an unspecified "serious illness" back in June. It is understood the actor had been receiving treatment for his condition, which had kept him out of the limelight for some time.
Spanish actress and singer Lolita Flores led tributes to the late star online, writing: "How hard it is for me to accept that you're gone, without even knowing you.
"We shared very few hours, but your 37 years hurt me. Life is so unfair sometimes. You're handsome on the outside and on the inside. Your departure hurts me... and the pain of those who loved you hurts me. I didn't have time to love you, but I did have time to get to know you."
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She signed off the emotional post: "Heaven awaits you with open arms. How sad. You've gone too soon."
Spanish singer Pablo Alborán also expressed his heartbreak at losing his friend, saying: "I can't believe you're gone so soon. I'm devastated by your departure. I'm sending kisses to all of your family and friends.
"We'll never forget you Jose. Wherever you are, I'm sure you're wearing a Hawaiian shirt, a killer moustache, and those sunglasses like the ones we wore that day."
The Netflix star previously opened up to local media about how he kickstarted a career in acting.
He said: "From a very young age, I found solace in cinema - though not so much in acting, at least not at first. I was a child who couldn’t stop watching films, purely for the joy of it."
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De la Torre added: "But that captivated me and planted the seed that would later grow into my desire to pursue it as a career."
He starred in other domestic series including Amar es para siempre (To Love is Forever), Vis a Vis: El Oasis, and Servir y proteger (Serve and Protect).
Alongside acting, De la Torre worked as a model for fashion, jewellery, and accessory brands. He was a graduate of the Málaga Higher School of Performing Arts in Spain and resided in Málaga.
De la Torre first starring role was in a music video for a song by Nena Daconte which was released more than 10 years ago. His final social media post came on June 3, featuring a gallery of snaps of him enjoying a music festival in the Canary Islands.
He captioned the post: "The joy of arriving in the Canary Islands, seeing your friends, grabbing a mojito, and singing your heart out until you lose your voice."
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