Actor Cameron Boyce passed away Saturday night in his sleep at 20-years-old. A rep for his family confirmed the news Sunday morning stating that he had been receiving treatment for epilepsy.
Cameron was known for his role as Luke on Disney’s hit show, Jessie and Carlos in The Descendants trilogy. As soon as the news was confirmed, many fans and stars took to social media to send their condolences to the Boyce family.
Fans and co-stars are mourning the death of 20-year-old Disney star Cameron Boyce, who died in his sleep from a seizure that resulted from an ongoing medical condition. pic.twitter.com/iGeJkxriof
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) July 8, 2019
His Jessie co-stars, Shai Jackson, Debby Ryan, and Peyton List all posted sweet messages on their Instagram on Sunday following the news. Shai commented on his last post, “I love you. Forever in my heart.”
Choreographer Kenny Ortega posted a picture of Cameron on the set of The Descendants saying, “Cameron, you will forever live in our hearts… RIP.”
China Anne McClain posted an emotional video of her in tears on Instagram. In the video she stated, “Seeing the headlines was just too hard. I’m feeling numb and empty. I lost, my best friend… my closest friend, my longest friend. I will never again have a friend like Cameron.”
We send our condolences to the Boyce family and everyone who knew and loved Cameron.
“I’ll never again have a friend like Cameron”
Cameron Boyce’s best friend and co-star China Anne McClain took to social media to speak on the passing of her best friend. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/SZC3ueEesy— The Cruz Show (@TheCruzShow) July 8, 2019