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Descendants Costars Honor Cameron Boyce on Sixth Death Anniversary

Costars’ tributes underscore the foundation’s efforts to combat SUDEP by funding epilepsy research initiatives.

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Overview

  • Sofia Carson, Booboo Stewart and Sarah Jeffery shared social media tributes on July 6 marking six years since Boyce’s death from an epilepsy-related seizure at age 20.
  • The Cameron Boyce Foundation, launched by his family in 2020, continues to grant funds for medical research into sudden unexpected death in epilepsy and support public awareness efforts.
  • Victor and Libby Boyce have focused the foundation’s mission on educating communities about the dangers of nocturnal seizures and advocating for stronger SUDEP prevention measures.
  • During his life, Boyce rose to fame on Disney Channel’s Jessie and the Descendants film series while championing causes such as gun violence prevention with March for Our Lives and housing initiatives with United Way.
  • Friends and former costars maintain an annual tradition of honoring Boyce’s legacy, highlighting his lasting impact as both a performer and an activist.