Ortega, a Madrid native, was allegedly declared dead at the spot after a half-hour attempt at resuscitation by paramedics.
Now, a large number of admirers and co-stars have paid poignant homage to the late actor on social media.
“It was a great pleasure [Julián Ortega] to play your father in [The Countryside] you left us with sympathy, generosity and professionalism, many hugs friend and also to your family,
a real shame in the prime of your youth, RIP Julian,” wrote Paco Collado, Ortega’s co-star in The Countryside, in an English translation.
“A kind, generous, modest, honorable, funny, talented, and good-hearted person.” I am happy that I got to know you,