The end of the year represents a real emotional blow for Joaquín Torres (55), who once again faces a devastating loss. The famous architect, who suffered months of personal turmoil, announced on Sunday the death of his father, Ferrol businessman Juan Torres Pinion. … at the age of 89 years.
He himself broke the news through his Instagram Stories, writing a short but powerful message: “My father, Juan Torres Pinion, has just passed away. “Rest in peace dad,” accompanied by a black-and-white illustration of two hands clasped together. A simple gesture that shows the immense emotional bond he has always maintained with his father and which now leaves a void impossible to fill.
At the moment, the family has not revealed the causes of death, but it is known that his remains were buried in the morgue of the municipality of Pozuelo de Alarcón. Joaquin arrived there this Monday Totally depressed. Unable to say a single word to the media, he could barely move forward between hugs and displays of affection.
Among the people who accompanied him in this difficult moment, the presence of his ex-husband Raul Brito stood out. Despite their recent separation, the TV director did not hesitate to stand by her. The cameras even captured a loving kiss on the cheek at the end of the funeral mass, a gesture that confirms this Friendliness and support Which they both maintain despite the end of their relationship.
About his father, Juan Torres Pinion
Juan Torres Pinion was born in Ferrol in 1936 and was a prominent figure in the Spanish business environment. As a civil engineer, he and Florentino Pérez created the ACS Construction Group, one of the most important companies in the country.
In addition, he was president of the Madrid Metro and owner of one of the most important art collections in Spain. His passion for the cultural world led him to be a patron of the Reina Sofia Museum and an honorary member of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, strengthening his role as a patron and authority in the artistic sector.
It was marked by tragedy
His father’s death comes at a particularly sensitive moment for Joaquin, who has been going through one of the most difficult periods of his life. At the end of 2023, A Serious motorcycle accident It almost cost him his life and led to successive operations, physical consequences, and profound psychological deterioration.
Added to this situation His mother’s deathJoaquina Ferrez Vivanco, in March 2024. She then wrote: “My mother left this morning surrounded by love and a part of me went with her. “My mother left as she lived, discreetly, without remorse or love,” a phrase that made clear the immense pain she was experiencing.
His mother’s death also sparked a family media war over inheritance and asset management, which forced him to confront his brother, Julio. He went so far as to state this publicly “My brother Julio died for me”Which reveals the seriousness of the internal conflict.
As if all this was not enough, her marriage to Raul Prieto also ended in separation. In August, he admitted to the newspaper “El Español”: “He left me. (…) He left the relationship a little more than three months ago,” confirming the end of the story that he always described as the great love of his life.
Now, with the death of his father, Joaquin ends a cycle marked by loss, illness, family strife, and heartbreak. The architect, who claims to be learning to live on his own, now faces the challenge of rebuilding himself emotionally while saying goodbye to one of the most important figures in his life.