Amsterdam 'Crocodile King' and gay circus icon dies from cancer at age 54
Ferry Torrez, a Dutch artist and animal trainer known for his passion for reptiles, passed away at the age of 54 on April 28 after a battle with cancer. His father announced the news on Facebook. Ferry, who lived in Amsterdam-Oost, famously kept crocodiles in an enclosure at the back of his garden. He also owned snakes and tarantulas. Throughout his life, he traveled across Europe, performing in circuses and events with his collection of animals. In 2010, he notably took part in the first gay circus in the Netherlands, ANP reported at the time.
Source: nltimes.nl