Ty Torres, a professor in Laguna Beach CA has tragically died in a surfing accident,.

Torres' death occurred Wednesday, November 6th. 2024, his cousin, Jason Kosmas, announced. "Yesterday we lost my cousin, Ty Torres tragically.

He was my idol since I was kid… He was everything I wanted to be - strong, smart, handsome, funny, cool, stylish, but most of all he was confident, humble, and kind," Torres' death sparked a wave of tributes and fond farewells from friends and loved ones.

One lengthy tribute remembered him for all his great qualities, for being a dedicated husband, father, son and a true friend.