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Cameron BoyceBoyce in 2017BornCameron Mica Boyce May 28, 1999 , U.S.DiedJuly 6, 2019 (aged 20) Los Angeles, California, U.S.OccupationActorYears active2008–2019Cameron Mica Boyce (May 28, 1999 – July 6, 2019) was an American actor. After making his first acting appearance in a music video, he made his film debut in in 2008. Boyce then went on to star as Luke Ross in 's series from 2011 to 2015. He also starred in feature films , , and . He was also known for his role as Carlos in the three television films and for his lead role as Conor in 's comedy series . Boyce also did voice acting for various works, such as Jake in and Herman Schultz in . On July 6, 2019, Boyce died at the age of 20 due to .

Contents Early and personal life[] Boyce was born in , on May 28, 1999. His father is of Afro-Caribbean and African-American descent. His mother is Jewish. His paternal grandmother, Jo Ann (Allen) Boyce, was one of the , the first African-Americans to attend an integrated high school in the , in 1956, as ordered by .

Boyce lived in the Los Angeles area with his parents and his younger sister, until he moved in with former co-stars and in May 2019. He was trained in breakdancing, hip-hop, modern dance, jazz, tap dance, and ballet. His favorite style was breakdancing, and, along with four of his friends, he was a member of the breakdancing crew "X Mob".

Career[] In May 2008, Boyce made his television debut in the music video "", appearing as a younger version of guitarist . In July 2008, he appeared in as a recurring character named Michael. In August 2008, he made his feature film debut with a starring role in the horror film , as well as appearing in the mystery-thriller film that fall.

In June 2010, Boyce starred as Keith, the spoiled son of 's character, in the comedy film and appeared later that same year showing off his dance skills on the web series .

In April 2011, Boyce made a guest appearance on 's series , and later that month he was one of the featured dancers in a tribute on 's . In June 2011, he had a small role as one of Judy's classmates in the family comedy film . In August 2011, he was one of the featured dancers on Disney Channel's comedy series . In September 2011, Boyce was cast in the starring role of Luke Ross on Disney Channel's comedy series . During pre-production of the series, the role of Luke was originally intended to be a boy named Hiro adopted from Korea, but casting directors were impressed with Boyce during the audition process and ultimately decided to recreate the role specifically for him.

In 2015, Boyce was one of the main cast members in Disney Channel's , playing Carlos, the son of . He later reprised the character for the animated shorts and in the sequels and , the latter of which was released posthumously.

In March 2018, Boyce was cast in the comedy television pilot Steps, in the role of Becker, and was also cast in the indie film , in the role of Cal.

In January 2019, Boyce had joined the cast of 's . In April 2019, Boyce performed in the music video for "Almost (Sweet Music)" by . He choreographed the dance with dancer Christine Flores, who appeared in the video alongside him. Just prior to his death, Boyce was to begin production with on a new project. In September 2019, it was announced that his clothing line called Archives, co-founded by him and stylist and designer Veronica Graye, would be released in November 2019.

Death[] On July 6, 2019, Boyce was found unresponsive at his home address. Authorities were called, and Boyce was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to a statement made by Boyce's family, Boyce died in his sleep at his home in "due to a seizure which was a result of an ongoing medical condition for which he was being treated". An autopsy was performed, but release of a cause of death was deferred, until further investigation was done. On July 9, 2019, Boyce's family confirmed that his death was caused by an and that Boyce had previously been diagnosed with . The autopsy results were released by the on July 30, 2019, confirming Boyce's cause of death was due to .

His body was cremated and his ashes returned to the family.

Philanthropy and legacy[] In the span of 40 days in 2017, Boyce helped raise over $27,000 for the , which helps bring clean water to underdeveloped countries. In September 2019, Thirst Project officially changed the name of the Pioneering Spirit Award to the Cameron Boyce Pioneering Spirit Award, to honor his work with the organization.

He also supported 's initiative to end homelessness. He helped raise money for the HomeWalk in 2015, and continued to do so up until the end of his life. In May 2019, he participated in the opening ceremony of the 12th annual HomeWalk in downtown Los Angeles, one of the largest public events to end homelessness in the United States.

Boyce also worked closely with , a social movement created to raise awareness and fight against sexual assault on college campuses for both men and women.

He also worked with the Lucstrong Foundation, which provides grants to families with children who are diagnosed with and are going through the process.

His final humanitarian project was called Wielding Peace, a social media campaign in conjunction with Delaney Tarr, co-founder of . In Boyce's own words, the campaign would "help fight against gun violence by showing celebrities and survivors 'wielding' a new kind of weapon — one of unity."

The Cameron Boyce Foundation[] The Cameron Boyce Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in that provides young people artistic and creative outlets as alternatives to violence and negativity and uses resources and philanthropy for positive change in the world. The foundation was established in 2019 through to honor Boyce's legacy in the wake of his death, receiving notable support from actors , and , among others.

On July 25, 2019, the foundation disclosed the first project to be carried out was Wielding Peace, which officially launched on August 16, 2019. It has involved Brar, Reynolds, and the actor's cousin photographer Taryn Dudley from the beginning.

In September 2019, the foundation revealed that they donated $8,000 to Thirst Project to build a well in Uganda.

Filmography[] Film[] YearTitleRoleNotesRef.2008Michael Carson2008Sam Holloman2010Keithie Feder2011Game OnPlayer Two2011Hunter2013Keithie Feder2020Cal Post-production; posthumous releaseTelevision[] YearTitleRoleNotesRef.2008Michael "Stone" Cates, Jr.Recurring role2011Fake Gabe DuncanEpisode: ""2011Lil Highlighter Dancer Episode: ""2011–2015Luke RossMain role2012–2014JakeMain voice role (seasons 2–3)2014Luke RossVoice role; episode: ""2015–2017Conor Main role2015KrahggEpisode: ""2015Carlos2015–2017CarlosTelevision shorts; main voice role2016Luke RossEpisodes: "", ""2016Brody Episode: ""2017CarlosTelevision film2017Voice role; episode: ""2019CarlosTelevision film; posthumous release2019Wicked Woods: A Descendants Halloween StoryCarlosTelevision short; posthumous release2019ZachMain role; posthumous releaseTBAParadise CitySimon Upcoming television series; posthumous releaseVideo games and web series[] YearTitleRoleNotesRef.2010Coach and background dancerVideo game2010Young JasperWeb series; episode: ""Awards and nominations[] YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.2012Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble CastWon2017Outstanding Promotional AnnouncementTimeless Heroes – Be InspiredWon2018Pioneering Spirit AwardInspirational efforts to support the fight against the world's water crisisWonReferences[] External links[] SinglesOther songs [//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:CentralAutoLogin/start?type=1x1]Retrieved from "": Hidden categories: Cameron Boyce - IMDb [https://a1.api.bbc.co.uk/hit.xiti?&col=1&from=p&ptag=js&s=598253&p=newsbeat::news.newsbeat.story.48949813.page&x1=[urn:bbc:cps:44bd558d-4e4b-4f43-9d6f-5bcfe2273ae3]&x2=[responsive]&x3=[bbc_website]&x4=[en]&x7=[article]&x8=[reverb-1.4.0-nojs]&x11=[NEWS_GNL]&x12=[NEWS]]

BBC News Navigation Image copyright Victor Boyce/ Instagram Image caption Cameron Boyce's dad took this photo "just hours before he was snatched from our lives" Cameron Boyce's dad Victor has shared a photo from the actor's final hours.

The following a seizure linked to "an ongoing medical condition".

The 20-year-old was best-known for starring in the Disney Descendants films and the TV show Jessie, as well as Adam Sandler's Grown Ups.

Victor : "I miss him terribly. I hope that no-one ever has to feel the agony I'm feeling."

He added: "The outpouring of love and support our family continues to receive is so beautiful and appreciated. Thank you all for helping us through our worst possible situation."

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Cameron's cause of death is yet to be determined by a coroner A post-mortem was carried out on Monday, but the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office said that further investigation was needed before an official cause of death can be concluded.

In a statement to People the Boyce family that the medical condition Cameron had was epilepsy, a common brain condition that can cause frequent seizures.

Since his death there have been thousands of tributes to the actor, including from co-star Debbie Ryan, who appeared with Cameron in Disney Channel show Jessie.

"This ripped me up. I keep trying and I can't make anything make sense," she wrote on Instagram.

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Instagram post by debbyryan: This ripped me up. I keep trying and I can’t make anything make sense. He was blameless, and relentlessly joyful; he was good. Through and through, Cam is good, in all ways and to all people. And the most alive. It’s wrong. I am so confused and devastated and angry. But that isn’t very Cam. He’d cast any shade of sadness or darkness in colors of positivity; he couldn’t help himself but to always leave you smiling, or laughing, or dancing. So sincere, kid Truth. He was good. My heart is with his parents, Vic and Libby, full of grace, and his wonderful sister Maya. An unimaginable sorrow. I’m grateful for our Jessie family, with whom to uniquely grieve our guy — Peyton, Skai, Kevin and Karan, whose soul is also far too special to have to experience this depth of grief. There are beautiful connections and beams of light, ever present, truly the fingerprints of Cam still around and showing up in the midst of this. I love him so much. Forever. You’re alive in the legacy of love you built, and I will keep that light burning in me for the rest of my journey. The world was robbed. We’re better for you. [https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/socialembed/https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzwb2wOg9C_/~/news/newsbeat-48949813] Image Copyright debbyryan debbyryan Report [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/contact-us/editorial] [https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzwb2wOg9C_/] Stranger Things star Gaten Matazarro, and Dove Cameron, who starred in Descendents, have also recently shared their thoughts on the actor.

"I have close to nothing left, which tells me some small percentage about how you must be feeling," Dove said in a letter to Victor and the rest of Cameron's family, in a frank and tearful video about how she's been feeling since his death.

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Instagram post by dovecameron: [https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/socialembed/https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzt3L8uHRnd/~/news/newsbeat-48949813] Image Copyright dovecameron dovecameron Report [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/contact-us/editorial] [https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzt3L8uHRnd/] "Goodbye my dear, dear friend and brother. You leave behind a colossal wake, a profound chasm that can never be filled.

"But you also leave millions and millions of deeply impacted, hope-filled and love-filled human beings who are who they are because of you."



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told that Boyce's "tragic passing was due to a seizure as a result of an ongoing medical condition, and that condition was epilepsy."The family asked for privacy as it plans his funeral."We are still trying to navigate our way through this extremely heart-wrenching time, and continue to ask for privacy so that the family and all who knew and loved him can grieve his loss and make arrangements for his funeral — which in and of itself, is agonizing," the family said in the statement.The Los Angeles County coroner's office won't comment on the possible cause of Boyce's death because of the ongoing investigation.Read More"The case is currently deferred pending further investigation. We hope to have results and the cause of death within six to eight weeks," spokeswoman Sarah Ardalani told CNN.He starred on Disney's 'Jessie' for four years Boyce, 20, died in his sleep Saturday morning, a family spokesperson told CNN. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner also .Boyce starred in "Jessie," a Disney Channel show about a small town girl, played by Debby Ryan, working as a nanny for a wealthy family after moving to New York City. Boyce was one of the children she cared for. The show ran for four seasons from 2011-2015.Boyce also starred in "Mirrors," "Eagle Eye" alongside Shia LaBeouf and "Grown Ups" with Adam Sandler. In the Disney Channel's "Descendants," he played Cruella De Vil's teenage son, Carlos.Boyce was set to appear in the comedy series "Mrs. Fletcher," which is set to hit HBO this fall.He was also cast in the leading role of Cal in the indie feature, "Runt," according to his biography.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.CNN's Lisa Respers France and Christina Maxouris contributed to this report.

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