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Cameron Boyce's Sister Remembers Her Final Moments With The Late Actor In Heartfelt Tribute

Cameron Boyce’s loved ones continue to speak out in the wake of his tragic death.
The Disney Channel star’s sister, Maya, paid tribute to the late actor in an emotional Instagram post on Thursday, writing a heartfelt statement about how the 20-year-old will always be her best friend and idol.
Related: Dove Cameron Gets Emotional Addressing Cameron’s Death
In a message alongside a series of photos of Cameron taken throughout his life, the 17-year-old 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.” 

Maya went on to commend her brother, who was best known for playing Cruella de Vil’s son in the Descendants TV movies and his role on Disney Channel’s Jessie, for using his platform to spread kindness and compassion, continuing:

“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.”

Noting that Cameron “did more with his 20 years of life than most people ever could with 100 years,” the teen praised her brother as “actively charitable” and an adventurer who “traveled the world,” adding:

“He made creativity and art his life’s mission, and he encouraged others to do the same.”

While Maya confirmed that she’s “of course” devastated over the loss — and “will be for the rest of [her] life” — she said she’s instead trying to focus on “the memory of his endless optimism.”

Maya and Cameron Boyce at graduation
Maya at Cameron’s high school graduation. / (c) Maya Boyce/Instagram

Recalling her final moments with her brother, Maya added:

“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.”

The teen concluded her post on a gut-wrenching, bittersweet note, writing:

“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.”

So, so heartbreaking.

Read her full tribute (below).

As we reported, the actor was found unresponsive in his North Hollywood home on Saturday and was later pronounced dead at the scene
An autopsy was performed two days later, and while the official cause of death has been “deferred” by the coroner, Cameron’s family later revealed his death was due to a seizure as a result of his epilepsy.
The family continued in a statement:

“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 can’t even imagine what they’re going through right now.
Our hearts are with Cameron’s family and his many, many loved ones as they continue to grieve.
[Image via WENN/Maya Boyce/Instagram]

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Jul 12, 2019 06:01am PDT

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