American actor, Cameron Boyce, known for his roles in the Disney Channel franchise, Descendants, and the TV show, Jessie, has died at the age of 20.
His death was confirmed by his family on 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.”
The young actor had dedicated himself to charity work in recent years, introducing former Vice President Joe Biden at his Biden Courage Awards in March.
Boyce, who hails from Los Angeles, made his acting debut in the horror film, Mirrors, at just 9 years old.
Two years later, he appeared in the blockbuster Adam Sandler flick, Grown Ups, as one of Sandler’s children.
