Disney Channel Alum Pens Solemn Tribute to Co-Star 6 Years After His Death at Age 20

Disney Channel Alum Pens Solemn Tribute to Co-Star 6 Years After His Death at Age 20 originally appeared on Parade.
Dove Cameron is remembering her former co-star and beloved friend, Cameron Boyce.
In honor of the 6-year anniversary of Boyce's death, Cameron took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute to the late actor by sharing one of their most memorable photos together.
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AdvertisementAdvertisement#«Rlekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R15ekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeIn the black and white photo posted on Monday, July 7, a young Boyce and Cameron posed with their co-stars Booboo Stewart and Sofia Carson from The Descendants films, in what would become the first-ever photo taken of the four cast mates together.
"first photo ever of all 4 of us ♡ 6 years of missing you, 11 years of loving you," Cameron captioned the emotional Instagram post on Monday.
Boyce, known for his roles in The Descendants as well as the Disney Channel series Jessie, died in his sleep at the age of 20 in July 2019. His tragic passing was the result of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy patients, also known as SUDEP.
In her Instagram post, Cameron, 29, expressed that she is thinking of Boyce's parents, Libby and VictorBoyce on the anniversary of their son's death, as well as the late actor's sister, Maya.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«Rrekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R1bekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe"Heart heavy but full of love," the Liv & Maddie alum continued in her caption before concluding, "see you again one day ♡."
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Disney Channel Alum Pens Solemn Tribute to Co-Star 6 Years After His Death at Age 20 first appeared on Parade on Jul 7, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.