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- ABC News
- July 7, 2019
Disney Channel star Cameron Boyce dies at 20
The actor appeared in the "Descendants" films and the show "Jessie."
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Boyce, who had 8.1 million followers on Instagram, had just posted a head shot of himself on Friday.
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He was also set to appear as a series regular in HBO's new show, \"Mrs. Fletcher,\" starring Kathryn Hahn, and the TV spinoff of the film \"American Satan,\" called \"Paradise City,\" about rock stars navigating the music industry.
Boyce's sudden death prompted an outpouring of grief on social media, particularly from those who worked with the young actor.
\"Descendants\" director Kenny Ortega also paid tribute to Boyce on Instragram, writing, \"My Love, Light and Prayers go out to Cameron and his Family.\"
\"Cameron brought Love, Laughter and Compassion with him every day I was in his presence,\" Ortega wrote. \"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!\"
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Charles Esten, who played the father of Boyce's Luke Ross character in \"Jessie,\" issued a series of tweets, saying, \"My family and I are devastated today, by the loss of our young and amazing friend, Cameron Boyce.\"
\"Years before I was blessed to play his father on JESSIE, we were blessed to know him and his wonderful family at the elementary school our kids all attended together,\" Esten wrote on Twitter. \"It was there we were introduced to his endless talent, kindness, and joy for living. At his very 1st talent show, little Cameron’s dancing lit up the stage, and left everyone on their feet, cheering. It was clear to all that he was destined to be the star he would soon become.\"
It was there we were introduced to his endless talent, kindness, and joy for living. At his very 1st talent show, little Cameron’s dancing lit up the stage, and left everyone on their feet, cheering . It was clear to all that he was destined to be the star he would soon become./2
— Charles Esten (@CharlesEsten) July 7, 2019
Actor and model Antonio Sabato Jr., who worked with Boyce on the ABC soap opera \"General Hospital, also took to Twitter to express his grief.
\"Rest In Peace Cameron Boyce, it was an honor to have worked with you and spend our time together,\" Sabato wrote. \"Man my heart is broken, what an amazing kid with an amazing future. My deepest condolences to his family & friends. We will all miss you. #bokenheart \"
Rest In Peace Cameron Boyce, it was an honor to have worked with you and spend our time together. Man my heart is broken, what an amazing kid with an amazing future. My deepest condolences to his family & friends. We will all miss you. #bokenheart @TheCameronBoyce pic.twitter.com/TUdZYuUoaR
— Antonio Sabáto Jr 🇺🇸 (@AntonioSabatoJr) July 7, 2019
Actor Jamal Sims, a cast member on \"Descendants,\" also expressed his condolences on Instagram.
\"My heart is broken 💔 Shine on my friend your light will continue to shine,\" Sims wrote. \"Thank you for sharing your gift and your love with us all. #restinpower @thecameronboyce.\"
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