Christine Haveford
Cameron Boyce’s grieving parents have shared their final moments with their Disney star son.
Victor and Libby Boyce revealed they enjoyed a final meal with their son just hours before he died.
He was sadly was found unresponsive by his roommate in his bed on July 6 in his Los Angeles home.
The Descendants actor was just 20 years old.
Speaking to Good Morning America, Cameron Boyce’s heartbroken parents say “there was no indication anything was wrong” following their son’s death from a seizure.
His father Victor said: “The night he passed away, we were out to dinner with him just hours before. It was a completely normal, beautiful family night out to dinner.”
‘There was no indication that anything was wrong. I mean there was no way to know in hours my son would be dead.”
“Like, it was just staggeringly crazy and horrible. And we were texting that night.”
The night Cameron passed away, his family took pictures together. The child star was seen smiling and looking relaxed.
His mother Libby added: “Cameron had his first seizure at 16 and a half, and until he had his second one, he wasn’t considered as having epilepsy, and that’s when he was 17, going on 18.”
“He only ever had five seizures and the fifth one is the one that he died from.”
Talented young actor Cameron Boyce made his film debut came in 2008’s Mirrors.
He then scored a role as Luke Ross in Disney’s comedy series Jessie. His resume also included feature films Eagle Eye, Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2.
He is also starred in all three Descendants movies starting in 2015. His family has started the Cameron Boyce Foundation to honor his legacy.
It’s mission is to provide “young people artistic and creative outlets as alternatives to violence and negativity and uses resources and philanthropy for positive change in the world.”
His dad Victor told GMA: “You know, I can never fill my son’s shoes, ever even though my foot is bigger than his, but we’re going to try to continue his legacy as best we can because it’s just too important to let it die.”
Cameron’s mother descried her son in the ABC interview as “just the kindest, sweetest human you could possibly meet, ever.”
She added. “He used to say to me, share your wisdom, mom. Share your wisdom with me.”
Hollywood paid tribute to the star after his tragic death last month. Colleagues and friends described him as a “class act” with “a heart of gold.”
Actor Adam Sandler paid tribute to him writing: “Too young. Too sweet. Too funny. Just the nicest, most talented, and most decent kid around. Loved that kid. Cared so much about his family. Cared so much about the world.”
“Thank you, Cameron, for all you gave to us. So much more was on the way. All our hearts are broken. Thinking of your amazing family and sending our deepest condolences.”
Salma Hayek wrote on Instagram: “I had the privilege to play Cameron’s mother in Grownups 1 and 2 and we stayed in touch through the years.”
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