Actor Cameron Boyce sadly passed away on Saturday, July 6 — and now, the Disney Channel star’s sister, Maya Boyce, is paying tribute to her late brother.
The 17-year-old took to Instagram to post a series of photos, including a heartfelt tribute detailing the incredible impact he made on her.
Maya wrote, “Yes, he died. Yes, I’m sad. Cameron was my best friend. He is someone I will always idolize. His smile could light up a room, unlike anyone else’s. He was perfect. He always said that if you have a voice, you have the privilege of using that voice for change, and he did not take that idea lightly. He understood his responsibility as someone so many kids would look up to. Cameron always went out of his way to be giving and kind. He did more with his 20 years of life, than most people ever could with 100 years.”
She continued, “He was actively charitable. He traveled the world. He made creativity and art his life’s mission, and he encouraged others to do the same. Of course, I am devastated. I will be for the rest of my life. But what I’m holding onto, and what I encourage you to hold onto as well, is the memory of his endless optimism. He was sunlight wearing shoes. I can confidently say, he wants us to celebrate, grow, and persevere.”
“Yes, he died. Yes, I’m sad. I’m also happy. And grateful. I was with him hours before he died. It was normal and fun. We said, ‘I love you.’ He was happy. I spent 17 years knowing what it was like to be loved by Cameron Boyce. That is the most beautiful gift I have ever received,” she concluded.
A spokesperson for the Boyce family confirmed on Tuesday that epilepsy was a factor in the star’s sad passing.
“Cameron’s tragic passing was due to a seizure as a result of an ongoing medical condition, and that condition was epilepsy,” they confirmed to E! News. “We are still trying to navigate our way through this extremely heart-wrenching time, and continue to ask for privacy so that the family and all who knew and loved him can grieve his loss and make arrangements for his funeral — which, in and of itself, is agonizing.”
We’re sending all our love to the Boyce family and his closest loved ones at this time. He made a lasting impact on us all, and he will always be remembered.
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