Disney Channel star Cameron Boyce died of an epileptic seizure in his sleep, his family confirmed today.
The actor tragically passed unexpectedly on Saturday aged 20.
An autopsy was carried out on Monday but the coroner called for ‘further investigation’ before the cause of death could be confirmed.
Tragic: Disney actor Cameron Boyce has passed away at the age of 20. Above the star is seen June 16 in Studio City, California
However, the Grown Ups star’s family have now announced he died after suffering a seizure.
A spokesman for the family said: ‘Cameron’s tragic passing was due to a seizure as a result of an ongoing medical condition, and that condition was epilepsy.
‘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.’
Boyce, who had his first break-out role aged just nine in the horror movie mirrors, found further fame starring as Adam Sandler and Salma Hayek’s son in Grown Ups, and Grown Ups Two (pictured with Hayek in a still from the film)
Boyce played Keithie Feder (second from front) in the 2010 hit movie Grown Ups. It stared Adam Sandler (pictured), Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Rob Schneider as five lifelong friends who reunite for a July Fourth weekend with their families in a lakehouse
Law enforcement have characterized his passing as a ‘natural death’.
An official autopsy will include a full toxicology report and blood tests. It’ll take several weeks for the tests to determine an official cause of death.
It comes as tributes have poured in for the actor, who also starred as Adam Sandler’s and Salma Hayek’s son in the Grown Ups movie series.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama paid tribute to his ‘incredible talent and incredible heart’ as his father thanked Cameron’s fans and former co-stars for the ‘overwhelming love and support’.
Victor Boyce said in a tweet, ‘I’m overwhelmed with the love and support our family has received. It really does help to ease the pain of this nightmare I can’t wake up from. I can’t thank you guys enough.’
The former First Lady, 55, shared her sentiments in an emotional Instagram post posted on Tuesday – three days after the 20-year-old actor died suddenly in his sleep.
The latest: Victor Boyce, the father of late actor Cameron Boyce, said he’s ‘overwhelmed with the love and support our family has received’ in the wake of the 20-year-old Disney Channel star’s tragic death Saturday at his LA home after a fatal seizure. The father and son were seen in a selfie Victor previously posted to Instagram
Former First Lady Michelle Obama paid tribute to late Disney star Cameron Boyce on Instagram Thursday, sharing a 2014 photo of them together on the set of his sitcom Jessie
Obama shared a 2014 photo of herself and Boyce which was taken on the set of his hit sitcom, Jessie, upon which she had a special cameo.
She wrote beneath the image: ‘I was lucky enough to share a few moments with Cameron Boyce—on set, at the White House, and on a service project—enough time to recognize that not only did he have incredible talent, but also an incredible heart.
‘Sending out a lot of love and hugs to his family, friends, and his many, many fans.’
The post has received 1.4million likes in 12 hours.
Obama isn’t the only star who has paid tribute to Boyce.
Adam Sandler, who starred with Boyce in the 2010 film Grown Ups, posted on Twitter: ‘Too young. Too sweet. Too funny. Just the nicest, most talented, and most decent kid around. Loved that kid. Cared so much about his family. Cared so much about the world. Thank you, Cameron, for all you gave to us. So much more was on the way. All our hearts are broken. Thinking of your amazing family and sending our deepest condolences.’
Salma Hayek, who also appeared in the hit film, wrote: ‘I had the privilege to play Cameron’s mother in Grownups 1 and 2 and we stayed in touch through the years He was spirited, talented, kind, generous, funny and a shining light. His joy will live in our hearts forever as he goes on dancing and shining elsewhere.’
Meanwhile, actress Zendaya posted to Twitter on Sunday: ‘Absolutely heartbreaking, my heart goes out to his friends and family.’
Cameron had his first break-out role aged just nine in the horror movie Mirrors, after starring in General Hospital: Night Shift.
He found further fame starring as Adam Sandler and Salma Hayek’s son in Grown Ups, and Grown Ups 2.
After his debut as a nine-year-old, he went on to star in Shia LaBeouf thriller Eagle Eye.
He then had his star break as the character Luke on Disney Channel hit Jessie, opposite Debby Ryan.
He played Luke Ross in the children’s comedy, which ran for four seasons and is based around a nanny who looks after a wealthy family in New York.
Los Angles native Cameron, also starred in animated versions of Marvel’s Spider-Man and was loved for his role as Carlos De Vil, the son of Cruella, in the Disney franchise The Descendants.
The first two made-for-TV films were huge hits with Disney’s young fans. The third instalment is set to be released next month.
Cameron was born in May 1999 and grew up in Los Angles with his parents Libby and Victor Boyce as well as his actor sister Maya.