Cameron Boyce’s “Descendants” franchise co-stars are honoring his memory on what would have been his 26th birthday.
On May 28, Dove Cameron, Booboo Stewart and Sofia Carson paid tribute on Instagram to the late Disney star, who died in his sleep from epilepsy in July 2019 at age 20.
“i still feel you all the time. catch you in the next life. happy birthday. i love you,” Cameron captioned a carousel of pics of her and Boyce embracing each other.
She also included an image of the pair with Stewart and Carson as well as a close-up of the tattoo she got in honor of Boyce after he died.
Carson shared a black-and-white photo of Boyce leaping in the air that made him look as though he was flying. “Keep dancing in heaven, my Cam. Earth could never be the same without you,” she wrote, adding, “Our Angel. Our Sunshine. Our Cam” along with a white heart.
Booboo Stewart’s tribute to Cameron Boyce on May 28.Instagram
Stewart shared a shadowy image to his Instagram story that showed him and Boyce drinking milkshakes with their straws crossed. “Love you always, happy birthday @thecameronboyce,” Stewart wrote.
He added a second image of Boyce laughing.
“Descendants” franchise director Kenny Ortega also remembered Boyce with an emotional tribute on Instagram.
“Cameron, I treasure the memories of you and our coming to know one another through our creative work together,” he wrote next to an image of Boyce from one of the films, which follow the lives of the children of some of Disney’s most famous villains.
“You will hold a place deep in my heart for always. You are still my fave. That will never change. I celebrate you today, your birth, and the everlasting light you shown in your time with us. You made every room brighter when you entered it. You are love, light and forever with us,” he added.
Ortega concluded by asking followers to contribute to the Cameron Boyce Foundation, which raises funds for research to find a cure for epilepsy while supporting causes that were close to Boyce’s heart.
Boyce, who starred as Cruella de Vil’s son Carlos in the first three “Descendants” films,” was honored in a sweet scene in 2024’s “Descendants: The Rise of Red.”
The movie opens with a scene featuring China Anne McClain as her character, Uma, the daughter of “The Little Mermaid” villain Ursula.
Cameron Boyce, second from left, in a scene from the Disney musical “Descendants.”Jack Rowand / Disney Channel via Getty Images
Uma has since taken over as headmaster of a school in the fictional land of Auradon, where well-known Disney heroes and villains now live in peace. She has made it her task to be certain that children from “all kingdoms” will be able to attend Auradon Prep.
“Are you sure?” asks Fairy Godmother, played by Melanie Paxson.
Uma then looks to a wall adorned with a framed portrait of Carlos.
“It’s what Carlos would have wanted,” she responds as a tear rolls down her cheek. “So don’t do it for me. Do it in honor of him.”
