Caesar Torres, the popular former general manager of Revolver, the video bar on the northwest corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Larrabee, was found dead last night of an apparent suicide.
Torres death has sparked an outpouring of grief from his friends and patrons of Revolver, where he was manager until recently.
“First person I ever made real friends with when I moved to LA,” one man posted on Torres’ Facebook page. “Met while crying over a breakup. He came up to me and said don’t cry cutie he’s not worth it. Made me laugh and bought me a drink. That was who he was. A sweet, caring person. Really can’t process why he’s gone right now.”
Torres is a native of Austin, Tex., but grew up in Southern California, graduating in 1987 from J.F. Kennedy High School in Granada Hills. Shortly after graduating he took a job as a customer service manager at Central Electric in Los Angeles. From 1996 to 1999 he worked as shipping coordinator at Universal Packaging Systems in Chino and from 1999 to 2002 he also had that role at the China Shipping Container Line in Long Beach. While working in that job he began working in 2001 at Here Lounge, the gay nightclub on Robertson Avenue that has been converted into The Chapel, an adjunct to the famous Abbey Bar and Restaurant.
Torres, who began working at Here right as it opened, held that job until February 2016, when Abbey owner David Cooley acquired Here from owner and founder Pat Rogers. Torres ended up being general manager of Here, overseeing its staff, accounting and most other tasks.
West Hollywood Mayor John Duran called out Torres on his Facebook page today. “I am very sad to announce the passing of Caesar Torres last night. A friend and companion to so many WEHOANS. Very upsetting and sad. Our hearts are broken. The community grieves ……,” Duran wrote.
Duran’s comment also drew a number of emotional responses. “I can’t even believe this or wrap my head around this,” wrote one man. “I love you Caesar. I am in shock and in complete. despair. My heart is broken.”
While Torres is said to have hanged himself at his apartment on San Vicente Boulevard, where Sheriff’s deputies did respond to such an incident last night, details are not yet available. Friends have speculated that he might have been depressed after losing his job at Revolver.
Anyone contemplating suicide or aware of someone contemplating suicide is reminded to call The Trevor Project at 866-488-7386. Live and confidential support is available 24/7.
This shouldn’t say anything about details. It’s inappropriate. Remove at once.
I respectfully disagree.
Suicide Awareness is very important, the more we talk about it, the more we can prevent it. The fact is, many times people don’t show any signs of it before it happens. We as a Community should be trained to see even the slightest signs of it, especially when there is a life changing experience like divorce, losing a job, financial problems, etc…Plus like everywhere else, I believe in 100% transparency in reporting the news. This article was done in good taste while being informative.
Rest in Peace Ceasar. My heart goes out to your Friends and Family.
Rest In Peace . So sorry to hear this news. Thanks for your smiles . Wish I could have helped.
Sorry to hear this. Suicide is close to my heart. I’ve been suicidal since I was a child when my parents abused me on a regular basis and due to other traumas from my past. I tried over 10 therapies (all modalities) and big pharma (which made it much worse). I finally found a hypnotherapist who specializes in a form of de-hypnosis which helped me release my traumas and confusing thoughts. I’m very grateful to no longer be depressed or suicidal. Never give up trying to find the right person for you to help you in the facilitation of your… Read more »
So glad you are seeing life through new ways. You are suppose to be here!
Thank you so much for sharing what worked for you – and how it was a struggle to find it. Depression, like any illness, does not utilize a one-size-fits-all treatment and each person needs to figure out what works for them…and to continue finding additional things that might work as time goes by. I am glad you are feeling better.