An American actor, Cameron Boyce, known for his roles in the Disney Channel franchise “Descendants” and the TV show “Jessie,” has passed away.
Yaahoo Journalist reports that Boyce died of “an ongoing medical condition” at age 20 on Saturday.
The death of the “Grown Ups” actor was confirmed to ABC News by his family Saturday night.
“It is with a profoundly heavy heart that we report that this morning we lost Cameron,” a spokesperson said on behalf of the Boyce 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.”
Late 20-year-old Boyce made his acting debut in the horror film “Mirrors” at age 9.
The late actor appeared in the blockbuster Adam Sandler flick, “Grown Ups,” as one of Sandler’s children two years later.
