Disney Star Cameron Boyce Dead At 20 — Here's What We Know
Rest in peace, Cameron.
His tragic death at the age of 20 shook the Disney fandom to the core. It sent shock waves through social media, and now, fans say they won't be able to watch The Descendants without thinking of him fondly. How did Cameron Boyce die?
1. He was only 20 years old.
According to TMZ, one of the biggest tragedies surrounding Cameron Boyce's death is that he was so young. Not only was he only 20 years old, he'd celebrated his birthday in May of this year, and fans were looking forward to seeing him as a "grown-up" star.
"The 20-year-old actor, who starred in several Disney shows including "Descendants," could not be revived after paramedics rushed to his home ... this according to law enforcement sources. Cameron starred in both the 'Descendants' TV series and movies. He was filming a new HBO show, "Mrs. Fletcher," reported the outlet, who added that the HBO show was set to be his first "adult" role.
2. Cameron Boyce died of a seizure.
According to the BBC, Cameron Boyce had a seizure disorder throughout his life. He'd been receiving medical treatments for the disorder, but unfortunately, this last seizure was one that he'd had in his sleep and as an end result, his family couldn't reach him in time to give him life-saving treatment.
"It is with a profoundly heavy heart that we report that this morning we lost Cameron," a spokesperson said on behalf of his family. "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."