Overview
- His children announced on January 30 that he died "in peace, calm and full of faith," surrounded by family, and said his wake would be private with masses to be announced later.
- The family had disclosed that he was living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in recent years, and he was 72 at the time of his death.
- Torres helped reshape Mexican television by producing Big Brother México and Mujeres Asesinas, after earlier directing landmark music videos for artists including Luis Miguel.
- Public figures shared condolences, while ex-wife Lucía Méndez posted an Instagram farewell praising him as a "genius" and "visionary."
- Media covering the funeral reported that Luis Miguel sent a crown of 500 white roses as a floral tribute.