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Express Tribune
27-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Adam Sandler honours late co-star Cameron Boyce with cameo in 'Happy Gilmore 2'
Adam Sandler has honoured the memory of his late Grown Ups co-star Cameron Boyce with a subtle tribute in Happy Gilmore 2, now streaming on Netflix. Viewers noted that Boyce appears briefly on a TV in the background of one scene, shown in an episode of Jessie, the Disney Channel series he starred in. Adam put a tiny Cameron Boyce (played his son in Grown Ups) tribute in Happy Gilmore 2. Excuse me while I sob 😭 — 𝐤𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧⸆⸉ 🦋 (@perfectlyfine89) July 26, 2025 Boyce died in his sleep on 6 July 2019 at age 20, with the cause confirmed as epilepsy. At the time, his family released a statement: 'It is with a profoundly heavy heart that we report that this morning we lost Cameron.' They added, '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.' Sandler had previously dedicated his 2020 Netflix film Hubie Halloween to Boyce, ending with a heartfelt message: 'In loving memory of CAMERON BOYCE. Gone way too soon and one of the kindest, coolest, funniest, and most talented kids we knew. You live on forever in our hearts and are truly missed every day.' Boyce was known for his roles in Jessie, Descendants, and Mrs. Fletcher. His family later founded the Cameron Boyce Foundation to raise awareness and fund epilepsy research.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cameron Boyce's Life in Photos: Remembering the Actor's Legacy, 6 Years After His Death
Cameron Boyce was an actor, dancer and activist The Disney Channel star died on July 6, 2019, when he was 20 years old After Boyce's sudden death, his family created the Cameron Boyce Foundation to honor his legacyCameron Boyce was a successful Disney Channel star before his sudden death at 20 years old. Boyce rose to fame via several Disney Channel TV shows and films. He became known for his roles in the Descendants franchise, the Disney show Jessie and 2010's Grown Ups, among others. In addition to acting, Boyce was also a talented dancer and passionate activist. He worked with several organizations, including March for Our Lives and United Way. Boyce died on July 6, 2019, in his sleep. His death "was due to a seizure as a result of an ongoing medical condition, and that condition was epilepsy," the Boyce family told PEOPLE in a statement at the time. Kenny Ortega, who directed Boyce in Descendants, told PEOPLE in June 2024 that Boyce 'lit up the room' with his presence. 'He just was always ebullient and full of enthusiasm and energy and was the most generous and delightful, loving, kind person. And so when I think of him, all of that. All of that,' Ortega continued. From starring alongside Adam Sandler to advocating for change, look back on Boyce's accomplished life in photos, six years after his death. Boyce was born on May 28, 1999, in Los Angeles to Victor and Libby Boyce. He also has a younger sister, Maya, born in 2001. At age 9, Boyce made his acting debut in Panic! At The Disco's music video for 'That Green Gentleman (Things Have Changed)" in 2008. The star portrayed a younger version of the pop rock band's guitarist Ryan Ross. Later that year, Boyce made his feature film debut in the horror film Mirrors, acting opposite Kiefer Sutherland, Paula Patton and Amy Smart. According to his father, the star 'never watched' the film. The young star proved he could do comedy in the 2010 comedy Grown Ups, in which he played Keithie, the son of Adam Sandler's Lenny. He reprised his role in the sequel three years later. Speaking to Crookes Magazine in 2017, Boyce said that working with Sandler, Chris Rock and David Spade taught him 'how to listen.' 'As an actor, it's crucial you keep your ears open, especially when you're playing opposite comedic legends in almost every scene,' Boyce shared. 'I was just a 9-year-old kid waiting for his cue line. That is, until I realized that I might be waiting forever.' After wading into the Disney Channel world with minor appearances on Good Luck Charlie and Shake It Up, Boyce landed a leading role as Luke Ross in Jessie. For four seasons, Boyce played the mischievous brother of the clan, with Peyton List, Skai Jackson and Karan Brar as his siblings and Debby Ryan as their nanny. In his last interview before his death, Boyce told Another Man that his stint on Disney Channel changed his perspective on public perception. 'When working with Make-A-Wish, I'll spend the day with a 9-year-old girl who's struggling with an autoimmune disease,' the actor explained. 'She's so full of life, she's super excited to see me and wants to talk about the roles I've played on the Disney Channel. Those kids definitely change your view of how important it is to be someone who says the right things and has that passion for making the world a little bit better.' Boyce also joined the Descendants dream team as Cruella De Vil's son Carlos alongside Dove Cameron, Booboo Stewart and Sofia Carson. He reprised the role for the entire film trilogy, but died a month before the third installment aired. The network canceled the premiere event in the wake of his death, but paid tribute to the late star with a post-film montage. "We just kept our heads down and had fun doing it, but it was really like, 'Let's make this the best that we can possibly make it, and hopefully people like it.' ' Boyce recalled to Hero in May 2018. In addition to his creative work, Boyce worked closely with many philanthropic and activist causes, including United Way's initiative to end homelessness, sexual assault awareness movement It's On Us and the LucStrong Foundation. Collaborating with March for Our Lives co-founder Delaney Tarr, Boyce launched the social media campaign Wielding Peace to fight against gun violence. He credited his drive to 'a long line of difference makers' in his family, he told Haute Living in May 2019. Boyce followed in the footsteps of his mother, who works with teams to find unhoused people permanent housing, and his paternal grandmother, one of 'The Clinton 12' who attended the first desegregated public schools. With his childhood friends, he formed the breakdancing crew X-Mob. As a b-boy, Boyce was known as 'Truth,' but he was also trained in other dance styles like ballet and jazz. On top of acting, he took on professional dance gigs like Ice Cube's 'Ya'll Know How I Am' music video. Three months before his death, Boyce choreographed for and performed in Hozier's 'Almost (Sweet Music)' video with dancer Christine Flores. 'To this day nothing makes me feel as free as when I dance,' Boyce told Vulkan. 'Acting can take you away from yourself at times, whereas expressing emotion through free movement is one of the purest ways to discover more about yourself.' Shortly before his death, the actor had moved in with Brar and Gamer's Guide to Everything costar Sophie Reynolds. In May 2019, Brar celebrated Boyce's 20th birthday with a sweet Instagram tribute: 'I love you. You're the greatest brother I could've ever asked for, and I will forever feel lucky to have you in my life,' Brar's caption read. 'Happy birthday. That's all. (Think you can tell Cam's better at sappy posts than I am).' Four years after his roommate's death, Brar opened up about how losing Boyce was 'destabilizing' and turned his world upside down. 'I think that's one thing I'm trying to take away losing Cameron is to take care of myself the way that he would want me to take care of myself,' the Diary of a Wimpy Kid actor told Jennette McCurdy on her podcast Empty Inside. After Boyce's 2019 death, he posthumously led the 2020 teen drama Runt as Cal, a victim of physical bullying after he attempts to ask out the star football player's girlfriend. He was also in the main cast for the 2019 miniseries Mrs. Fletcher, starring Kathryn Hahn, and the 2021 musical drama Paradise City with Andy Biersack, Bella Thorne and Stewart. His family opened the nonprofit Cameron Boyce Foundation after his death, which honors his legacy 'by aiming to cure epilepsy through funding research, education and awareness campaigns while still supporting causes that were important to Cameron.' Read the original article on People
Express Tribune
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Dove Cameron pays tribute to Cameron Boyce on his 26th birthday
On what would have been Cameron Boyce's 26th birthday, Dove Cameron and fellow Descendants cast members paid tribute to the late Disney star, who passed away in 2019 due to epilepsy complications. Cameron Boyce died at age 20 after suffering a seizure in his sleep. On Wednesday, May 28, Dove Cameron honored her close friend and former co-star by posting a series of black-and-white photos on Instagram. Her caption read, 'I still feel you all the time. catch you in the next life. happy birthday. i love you.' The post included touching images of the two embracing, a tattoo Dove got in his honor (a firearm with roses, symbolizing Boyce's anti-gun violence advocacy), and a group photo with Descendants co-stars Sofia Carson and Booboo Stewart. Carson also shared a tribute, featuring a photo of Boyce mid-dance with the caption, 'Keep dancing in heaven, my Cam. Earth could never be the same without you.' Stewart posted a Story saying, 'Love you always, happy birthday,' over a nostalgic image of them sharing a milkshake. Director Kenny Ortega, who worked closely with Boyce on the Descendants films, wrote a heartfelt message praising Boyce's light and legacy, encouraging fans to support the Cameron Boyce Foundation. The organization focuses on using the arts for positive change and raising awareness about SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy). Cameron Boyce's memory continues to inspire through the foundation's mission and the ongoing love from those who knew and admired him.
Daily Mail
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dove Cameron shares a loving tribute to her Descendants co-star... six years after his tragic death
Dove Cameron has remembered late co-star and close friend Cameron Boyce on Wednesday, which would have been his 26th birthday. The 29-year-old actress made an emotional tribute to the actor, who died in 2019 at age 20 during a fatal seizure while sleeping at his Los Angeles home. 'I still feel you all the time. catch you in the next life. happy birthday. i love you,' wrote the versatile actress. The former Disney star shared four black-and-white photographs with her Descendants costar. One saw them goofing around, another shot showed them in an embrace then there was a cast shot from Descendants and finally there was an image of a tattoo on her arm of a gun that shot out a rose. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Soon after he passed Dove posted a video talking about her friend. 'Cameron was always good and kind,' the entertainer said. 'He was selfless and generous, he was magnanimous and arguably a true philanthropist at only 20. Beloved by anyone who had ever been lucky enough to experience his light and indescribable energy. Cameron was the ultimate example of a human being.' 'I felt really weird posting about Cameron on social media,' said the actress, who had her hair pulled back and wore dark frame glasses in the emotional clip. The red carpet regular read from a letter she penned about the actor, who portrayed Carlos to her Mal in the popular film series. 'The last 72 hours have felt like two weeks and I've spent them trying to make my thoughts and feelings into words that might communicate anything about what I'm feeling,' the Seattle native said. 'I've been unsuccessful ... my system is still in shock and my brain is still foggy and full of holes.' She paid homage to Boyce's family, saying her heart aches for them. 'Cameron was one of my favorite people alive in the world, though I know that's not unique to me,' she said. 'Cameron was magic - an earth angel.' The Hairspray Live alum said that Boyce was always a loyal and caring friend to her, offering examples of his kind nature: 'Over the last six years, since he was only 14, Cameron talked me down from countless ledges, got me through eating disorders, helped me out of a dark relationship and through endless breakdowns.' Dove opened up about their on-set interactions, recalling charming details about the professional chemistry they shared. 'He would whisper the dance moves to me on live television when I didn't know what I was doing or hold my hand quietly to communicate wordlessly when we both knew we were thinking the same thing,' she said. 'I can't count on my hands the number of times we ruined something because we couldn't stop making each other laugh.' Dove called Boyce 'undoubtedly the most talented person most of us will ever know,' noting that his actions when the cameras were off were just as magnanimous. 'Goodbye my dear, dear friend and brother, you leave behind a colossal wake, a profound chasm that can never be filled,' Dove said, '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 and how you spent your brief 20 years on this earth. She continued, saying, 'What a gift you were, you turned the world on its head. We can all only hope to be half of the human that you were - and you deserved so much more time. 'Goodbye to an earth angel: I will spend the rest of my life missing and loving you and all the better for knowing you.' Dove joined a long list of Boyce's former co-workers to share condolences for the actor's family following his tragic passing. They included Grown Ups co-stars, Adam Sandler, Salma Hayek and David Spade.
