Actor Cameron Boyce of Disney Channel fame passed away on Sunday morning (July 07, 2019) at the age of 20.
A family representative confirmed the news to a Disney Channel spokesperson on Sunday morning.
“It is with a profoundly heavy heart that we report that this morning we lost Cameron,” a spokesperson for the Boyce family told ABC News.
“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.”
Additional information regarding the sudden death of the acclaimed child actor however, still remains under wraps.
Amongst the multiple characters he played for Disney, Jessie remained one of his most prominent on-screen portrayals alongside Debbie Ryan.
“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,” they added further.
Boyce was involved in many philanthropic causes, according to the channel. It said he was mostly involved with the Thirst Project, a nonprofit that provides communities with safe drinking water.
The actor was next set to appear in HBO’s upcoming Mrs. Fletcher, starring Kathryn Hahn.
