He tragic death of Cameron Boyceknown for his roles in the series ‘Jessie’ and the film ‘Descendants’, disney, continues to resonate five years after his death. Cameron, just 20 years old, died in his sleep from SUDEP (sudden unexpected death due to epilepsy), a little-known condition that prompted his parents to start an awareness campaign.
Victor and Libby BoyceCameron’s parents, shared their pain and their mission in various interviews. “Since our son passed away, my sense of time basically doesn’t exist.”Victor commented from his home in Sherman Oaks, California. “Sometimes I don’t know what day it is or what time it is.” The Boyce family, made up of a social worker and a passionate cyclist, had never imagined the media relevance in which they would be involved, bordering on the circles of Hollywood stars.
At a recent event in Los Angeles, the Boyces were joined by actors such as Dove Cameron and Sofia Carson to honor her son’s memory and raise awareness about the SUDEP. “We hate the reason we are here.”Victor noted, implying that both he and his wife must occupy the space of their deceased son. Libby, for her part, emphasized: “I can’t go back and change the past, but I can change the future.”
The young actor had stood out in his role as the Cruella de Vil’s teenage son in the “Descendants” film series. She also had a promising career in Hollywood, because she had already participated in the Disney Channel series “Jessie.” as one of the protagonists, and in feature films such as “Mirrors” and “Grown Ups”. In reference to her career, Libby recalled: “Cameron was overwhelmed at first with all the attention. “I used to get interrupted during dinner by fans looking for a photo.”
The first sign of Cameron’s condition was a seizure at age 16 during a sleepover. However, the Boyces maintain that medical treatment was “neglected” since, despite having had only five seizures in his life, was not warned of the danger of suffering from SUDEP. “They told us it was no big deal. And it is something very serious“said Victor regarding the illness his son suffered.
In his continued fight, heThe Boyces have raised approximately $1.5 million through the Cameron Boyce Foundation to promote and encourage research and epilepsy awareness. “We are not experts in the matter, but we have a platform”, said the victim’s father.
Cameron’s death sparked a wave of tributes. Adam Sandlerwho starred with Cameron in the movie “Grown Ups,” he dedicated a tribute to him in the final credits from his Netflix film Hubie Halloween. “He left too soon and was one of the kindest, coolest, funniest, most talented kids we knew.”Sandler wrote. Libby Boyce He also projected a memory of his son: “There was something different about him, something very wise. “I often felt like he was the one taking care of me.”
The family remains close to Cameron’s colleagues and friends. “There is something very authentic about all of them,” he explained. Victor Boyce. Close relationships with Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson and Booboo Stewartall co-stars of “Descendants,” remain strong, a reflection of the deep affection and respect that they had for Cameron.
Watching shows featuring their son continues to be painful for the Boyces. “It just reminds us of what we lost.”, commented the actor’s mother. Despite the devastation, the family remains committed to their cause, determined to apprevent other families from facing the same tragedy.
