LOS ANGELES — Cameron Boyce, who starred in the Disney Channel's "Descendants" TV movies and the series "Jessie," has died at age 20, a family spokesperson said in a statement to ABC News late Saturday.
Actor Cameron Boyce, known for his roles in the Disney Channel franchise "Descendants" and the TV show "Jessie," has died. He was just 20 years old.https://t.co/xnoNaM7BQv
— ABC News (@ABC) July 7, 2019
Boyce "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 statement said.
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The Los Angeles actor was 9 when he began his film career in the 2008 movie "Mirrors," ABC News reported. He landed roles in "General Hospital: Night Shift" and "Grown Ups" before starring in Disney series such as "Jessie," "Jake and the Never Land Pirates," "Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything" and the "Descendants" TV movies.
Fans, friends and fellow celebrities took to Twitter to pay tribute to the young star and offer condolences to his family.
rest in peace to cameron boyce 😞 he was so young, incredibly talented, but also one of the kindest ppl I’ve ever met. sending love to his friends & family 💔
— James Charles (@jamescharles) July 7, 2019
rest in peace cameron boyce. without a doubt one of the nicest most genuine guys I’ve ever met in my life. you will be truly missed bro. sending love to his family and friends ❤️ pic.twitter.com/wFCJ4sImGU
— Alex Wassabi (@AlexWassabi) July 7, 2019
i am absolutely heartbroken, i don’t want this to be true. RIP cameron boyce 💙 we love you legend
— Ricky Dillon (@RickyPDillon) July 7, 2019
well damn... Rest In Peace Cameron Boyce. You were a fantastic actor and so sweet the few times I met you. It’s a true shame that we lost you.
— Michael J. Murphy (@MikeyMurphy) July 7, 2019
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