Descendants Director Kenny Ortega Pays Tribute to Cameron Boyce With Touching Post

Descendants fans across the world are in mourning following the sudden death of Cameron Boyce, who passed away in his sleep this weekend.

Kenny Ortega, the director of all three Descendants movies, has opened up about the shocking news on social media, recalling his “immeasurable talent” and “kindness and generosity.”

“My Love, Light and Prayers go out to Cameron and his Family,” he said via Instagram on Saturday.

“Cameron brought Love, Laughter and Compassion with him everyday I was in his presence. His talent, immeasurable."

"His kindness and generosity, overflowing. It has been an indescribable honor and pleasure to know and work with him."

"I will see you again in all things loving and beautiful my friend. I will search the stars for your light. Rest In Peace Cam. You will always be My Forever Boy!”

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My Love, Light and Prayers go out to Cameron and his Family. Cameron brought Love, Laughter and Compassion with him everyday I was in his presence. His talent, immeasurable. His kindness and generosity, overflowing. It has been an indescribable honor and pleasure to know and work with him. I will see you again in all things loving and beautiful my friend. I will search the stars for your light. Rest In Peace Cam. You will always be My Forever Boy! 💔

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Boyce played Cruella de Vil's son Carlos in the popular movie series. He also appeared on the likes of Jessie, Austin & Ally, and Live and Maddie.

“It is with a profoundly heavy heart that we report that this morning we lost Cameron,” a spokesperson for the Boyce family said in a statement confirming the news late Saturday.

“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.”

"From a young age, Cameron Boyce dreamed of sharing his extraordinary artistic talents with the world. As a young man, he was fueled by a strong desire to make a difference in peoples' lives through his humanitarian work," said a Disney Channel spokesperson.

"He was an incredibly talented performer, a remarkably caring and thoughtful person and, above all else, he was a loving and dedicated son, brother, grandson and friend."

"We offer our deepest condolences to his family, cast mates and colleagues and join his many millions of fans in grieving his untimely passing. He will be dearly missed."

We extend our thoughts and prayers to Cameron's family and friends during this difficult time.