Cameron Boyce's roommates speak out after his death: 'I don't think words will come for a while'
Disney Channel actor Cameron Boyce's friends, family and fans continue to mourn the 20-year-old's death. His roommates, "Jessie" co-star Karan Brar and actress Sophie Reynolds, are the latest to speak out.
Brar, who had known Boyce since the two first appeared on "Jessie" in 2011, broke his silence Tuesday, thanking those who sent him condolences.
"you were the greatest thing to have ever happened to me," Brar captioned an Instagram photo of Boyce. "i love you so much cam. wish i had more to say right now but i don't think words will come for a while. thank you to everyone who sent such kind words my way. know i haven't been responding but it truly means a lot."
The trio had been roommates since May and close friends for much longer, according to their Instagram posts.
A post shared by Karan Brar (@karanbrar) on Jul 9, 2019 at 7:52am PDT
Reynolds called Boyce "my family. my person. my heart" in a remembrance post Tuesday, sharing a photo of him hugging her.
"maybe someday I’ll be able to put everything cam was into words, but right now it just hurts a little too much," she wrote. "Please, hug everyone you love. I wish I could."
A post shared by Sophie Reynolds (@sophie1reynolds) on Jul 9, 2019 at 7:52am PDT
Boyce died Saturday after suffering a seizure related to an ongoing medical condition, according to ABC News, which is part of the Disney/ABC Television Group owned by the Walt Disney Company. Disney Channel confirmed his death to USA TODAY on Sunday morning.
Boyce was known for his roles on the Disney Channel's "Jessie," in which he played one of four wealthy, rambunctious children under the care of a new nanny, and the "Descendants" franchise, as the son of Cruella De Vil.
"It is with a profoundly heavy heart that we report that this morning we lost Cameron," the family told ABC. "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.
"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. We are utterly heartbroken and ask for privacy during this immensely difficult time as we grieve the loss of our precious son and brother."
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Cameron Boyce's roommates speak out on death: 'Hug everyone you love'
