The Disney Channel star (DStv 303)
Cameron Boyce has died. He was 20.
Boyce appeared on The Disney
Channel’s Jessie between
2011 to 2015, and also made appearance on a range of other Disney shows ranging
from Liv
and Maddie and BUNK’D to Austin & Ally and
played the character of Carlos in the Descendants Disney films as well as Conor
in the Disney XD (DStv 304) series, Gamer’s Guide to Pretty Much Everything.
“It is with a profoundly heavy heart
that we report that this morning we lost Cameron,” the Boyd family says in a
statement.
“He passed away in his sleep due to a seizure which was a result of
an ongoing medical condition for which he was being treated. The world is now
undoubtedly without one of its brightest lights, but his spirit will live on
through the kindness and compassion of all who knew and loved him.”
“We are utterly heartbroken and ask
for privacy during this immensely difficult time as we grieve the loss of our
precious son and brother.”
The Disney Channel in a statement on
Sunday says “From a young age, Cameron Boyce dreamed of sharing his
extraordinary artistic talents with the world".
"He was an incredibly talented
performer, a remarkably caring and thoughtful person and, above all else, he
was a loving and dedicated son, brother, grandson and friend. We offer our
deepest condolences to his family, castmates and colleagues and join his many
millions of fans in grieving his untimely passing. He will be dearly missed.”
The Descendants director, Kenny
Ortegan, on Instagram said ““My Love, Light and Prayers go out to Cameron and
his Family".
"Cameron
brought Love, Laughter and Compassion with him everyday I was in his presence.
His talent, immeasurable. His kindness and generosity, overflowing. It has been
an indescribable honor and pleasure to know and work with him. I will see you
again in all things loving and beautiful my friend. I will search the stars for
your light. Rest In Peace Cam. You will always be My Forever Boy!”
