Tragic Real Life Stories From The Cast Of Jessie

May 2024 · 2 minute read

Cameron Boyce, who portrayed the facetious Luke Ross on "Jessie," tragically died in 2019, at just 20 years old, from an epileptic seizure. "He passed away in his sleep due to a seizure which was a result of an ongoing medical condition for which he was being treated," a representative for his family told ABC News. "The world is now undoubtedly without one of its brightest lights, but his spirit will live on through the kindness and compassion of all who knew and loved him."

Boyce's co-stars shared heartbreaking tributes to their friend at the time. Karan Brar, who was especially close to Boyce, wrote on Instagram, "you were the greatest thing to have ever happened to me. i love you so much cam," while Peyton List remembered him as, "The boy whose contagious laugh I can still hear, The boy who left everyone feeling hopeful and full of love."

After his sad passing, Boyce's loved ones set up The Cameron Boyce Foundation in his honor. The organization works toward curing epilepsy and eliminating Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), as well as fighting against gun violence, a cause that was close to Boyce's heart. On the Foundation's website, Boyce was quoted as having said, "​​Many people have the heart to give back, but a lot don't know how to. I try to be the bridge for those people..." A beautiful soul, lost too soon.

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