Cameron Boyce
{{Short description|American actor (1999–2019)}}
{{About|the American actor|the Australian cricketer|Cameron Boyce (cricketer)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Cameron Boyce
| image = Cameron Boyce in october 2017.jpg
| caption = Boyce in 2017
| birth_name = Cameron Mica Boyce
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1999|5|28}}
| birth_place = Los Angeles, California, U.S.
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2019|7|6|1999|5|28}}
| death_place = Los Angeles, California, U.S.
| death_cause =
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 2008–2019
| television =
}}
Cameron Mica Boyce{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/07/obituaries/cameron-boyce-dead.html|title=Cameron Boyce, Disney Channel Star, Dies at 20|work=The New York Times|date=July 7, 2019|access-date=July 18, 2019|archive-date=November 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191114152825/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/07/obituaries/cameron-boyce-dead.html|url-status=live}} (May 28, 1999 – July 6, 2019) was an American actor. He began his career as a child actor, appearing in the 2008 films Mirrors and Eagle Eye, along with the comedy film Grown Ups (2010) and its 2013 sequel. His first starring role was on the Disney Channel comedy series Jessie (2011–2015).
Continuing to work with Disney, Boyce achieved further prominence as Carlos, one of the title characters in the musical fantasy Descendants film franchise. He appeared in all three television films from 2015 to 2019, in addition to various spin-off media. He also starred in the titular role of Jake in the second and third seasons of the Disney Junior series Jake and the Never Land Pirates (2012–2014). Boyce was featured as the lead of Disney XD comedy series Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything (2015–2017).
Prior to the Descendants 3 premiere in 2019, Boyce died at the age of 20 due to complications from epilepsy. Posthumously, he headlined the thriller film Runt (2020) and was a series regular on the Amazon Prime Video supernatural thriller Paradise City (2021).
Early and personal life
Boyce was born in Los Angeles, California, on May 28, 1999.{{cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/disney-channel-star-cameron-boyce-dies-20/story?id=64174031|title=Disney Channel Star Cameron Boyce Dies at 20|work=ABC News|author1=Mark Osborne|author2=Bill Hutchinson|date=July 7, 2019|access-date=July 7, 2019|archive-date=July 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190714134037/https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/disney-channel-star-cameron-boyce-dies-20/story?id=64174031|url-status=live}}{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190707184527/https://www.instagram.com/p/ByBTiPenl9C/|archive-date=July 7, 2019|url-status=live|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/ByBTiPenl9C/|title=Here I am abusing birthday privileges and not placing any value on how many times we revolve around the sun!!!!! Thanks for the birthday wishes, sending love back to everyone sending it to me today ❤️|via=Instagram|author=Cameron Boyce|date=May 28, 2019|access-date=July 7, 2019}} Boyce was born to an African-American father, Victor Boyce, and a Jewish mother, Libby Boyce.{{Cite web|title=Cameron Boyce Said He Hoped to Lead by Example on 'What It Means to Give Back' in Interview|url=https://people.com/tv/cameron-boyce-final-interview-before-death/|access-date=March 12, 2021|website=PEOPLE.com|language=en|archive-date=September 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200922123536/https://people.com/tv/cameron-boyce-final-interview-before-death/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|author=Lisa Respers France|date=July 8, 2019|title=Cameron Boyce's last interview paid tribute to his African-American heritage|url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/08/entertainment/cameron-boyce-last-interview/index.html|access-date=March 12, 2021|website=CNN|language=en|archive-date=February 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225185725/https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/08/entertainment/cameron-boyce-last-interview/index.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title='Descendants' Actor Cameron Boyce Dead At 20.|url=https://www.essence.com/articles/cameron-boyce-dead/|access-date=March 12, 2021|website=Essence|date=October 23, 2020 |language=en-US|archive-date=January 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122131724/https://www.essence.com/articles/cameron-boyce-dead/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=2022-01-04 |title=He was Disney's next big star but died at 20. His parents want you to know why |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/cameron-boyce-descendants-runt-death-parents-b2056024.html |access-date=2022-04-02 |website=The Independent |language=en |archive-date=May 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518012506/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/cameron-boyce-descendants-runt-death-parents-b2056024.html |url-status=live }}{{excessive citations inline|reason=Four cites is too many (WP:OVERCITE), and not all needed for cited material.|date=June 2023}} His paternal grandmother, Jo Ann Boyce (née Allen), was one of the Clinton Twelve, the first African-Americans to attend an integrated high school in the Southern United States, in 1956, as ordered by Brown v. Board of Education.{{cite web|url=https://people.com/human-interest/black-history-month-clinton-12-jo-ann-and-cameron-boyce/|title=Black History Month: Clinton 12, Jo Ann and Cameron Boyce|work=People|author=Caitlin Keating|date=February 11, 2016|access-date=October 25, 2017|archive-date=December 26, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226090426/http://people.com/human-interest/black-history-month-clinton-12-jo-ann-and-cameron-boyce/|url-status=live}} His paternal grandfather was from the Caribbean.
Boyce lived in the Los Angeles area with his parents and his younger sister,{{cite web|url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film/actor-cameron-boyce-dies-aged-20-1.883388|title=Actor Cameron Boyce Dies, Aged 20|work=The National|author=Farah Andrews|date=July 7, 2019|access-date=July 11, 2019|archive-date=July 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190707184526/https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/film/actor-cameron-boyce-dies-aged-20-1.883388|url-status=live}} until he moved in with former co-stars Karan Brar and Sophie Reynolds in May 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BxdJVkVFEFW/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BxdJVkVFEFW |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=Now that we're officially roommates, I am officially Schmidt.|via=Instagram|author=Cameron Boyce|date=May 14, 2019|access-date=July 12, 2019}}{{cbignore}} He was trained in breakdancing, hip-hop, modern dance, jazz, tap dance, and ballet. His favorite style was breakdancing, and, along with four of his friends, he was a member of the breakdancing crew "X Mob".{{Cite web |title=Disney star, professional break dancer and activist: Cameron Boyce is carving his own path |url=https://hero-magazine.com//article/121802/disney-star-professional-break-dancer-and-activist-cameron-boyce-is-carving-his-own-path |access-date=2022-04-02 |website=Hero |language=en |archive-date=May 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220529012610/https://hero-magazine.com/article/121802/disney-star-professional-break-dancer-and-activist-cameron-boyce-is-carving-his-own-path |url-status=live }}
Career
In May 2008, Boyce made his debut as a child actor in the music video "That Green Gentleman (Things Have Changed)", appearing as a younger version of Panic! at the Disco guitarist Ryan Ross. In July 2008, he appeared in General Hospital: Night Shift as a recurring character named Michael.{{cite web|url=https://archive.nytimes.com/query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage-9C02E3D91638F931A2575BC0A96E9C8B63.html|title=What's on Tonight?|work=The New York Times|author=Kathryn Shattuck|date=August 12, 2008|access-date=July 11, 2019|archive-date=August 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830061634/https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C02E3D91638F931A2575BC0A96E9C8B63|url-status=live}} In August 2008, he made his feature film debut with a starring role in the horror film Mirrors, as well as appearing in the mystery-thriller film Eagle Eye that fall.{{cite web|url=http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2008/aug/16/movie-review-mirrors/|title=Movie Review: Mirrors|work=Pegasus News|author=John P. Meyer|date=August 16, 2008|access-date=July 11, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131003051512/http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2008/aug/16/movie-review-mirrors/|archive-date=October 3, 2013}}{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/02/AR2008100201026.html|title=Family Filmgoer|newspaper=The Washington Post|author=Jane Horwitz|date=October 3, 2008|access-date=July 11, 2019|archive-date=October 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191010144202/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/02/AR2008100201026.html|url-status=live}}
In June 2010, Boyce starred as Keith, the spoiled son of Adam Sandler's character, in the comedy film Grown Ups and appeared later that same year on the web series The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers.{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/cameron-boyce/credits/3000597801/|title=Cameron Boyce List of Movies and TV Shows|publisher=TV Guide|access-date=July 11, 2019|archive-date=July 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190707102439/https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/cameron-boyce/credits/295022/|url-status=live}}
In April 2011, Boyce made a guest appearance on Disney Channel's comedy series Good Luck Charlie,{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/film/obituaries-people-news/cameron-boyce-dead-dies-disney-channel-star-1203260608/|title=Disney Channel Star Cameron Boyce Dies at 20|work=Variety|author=Rebecca Rubin|date=July 7, 2019|access-date=July 11, 2019|archive-date=July 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190714124750/https://variety.com/2019/film/obituaries-people-news/cameron-boyce-dead-dies-disney-channel-star-1203260608/|url-status=live}} and later that month he was one of the featured dancers in a royal wedding tribute on ABC's Dancing with the Stars.{{cite AV media|url=https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2dkl9c|title='Macy's Stars of Dance – Royal Wedding|publisher=Codebear2|via=Dailymotion|date=December 28, 2014|access-date=August 17, 2019|archive-date=October 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191010144117/https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2dkl9c|url-status=live}} In June 2011, he had a small role as one of Judy's classmates in the family comedy film Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer. In August 2011, he was one of the featured dancers on Disney Channel's comedy series Shake It Up. In September 2011, Boyce was cast in the starring role of Luke Ross on Disney Channel's comedy series Jessie.{{cite web|url=http://www.movieweb.com/person/cameron-boyce/credits|title=Cameron Boyce Credits|publisher=MovieWeb|access-date=July 11, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014031248/http://www.movieweb.com/person/cameron-boyce/credits|archive-date=October 14, 2013}} During pre-production of the series, Luke was originally intended to be a Korean boy named Hiro, but casting directors were impressed with Boyce during the audition process and decided to recreate the role specifically for him.{{cite web|url=http://www.newfaces.com/auditions/Television-Commercial-casting-calls_13418|title=Disney's New Show Jessie Casting Starring Roles|publisher=New Faces|access-date=July 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409094049/http://www.newfaces.com/auditions/Television-Commercial-casting-calls_13418|archive-date=April 9, 2016|url-status=dead}}{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GovWKWXKV7E |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/GovWKWXKV7E |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=An Exclusive Interview with Cameron Boyce from Jessie|publisher=Pop Culture Passionistas|via=YouTube|date=September 28, 2011|access-date=July 11, 2019}}{{cbignore}}
In 2015, Boyce was one of the main cast members in Disney Channel's Descendants, playing Carlos, the son of Cruella de Vil. He later reprised the character for the animated shorts Descendants: Wicked World and in the sequels Descendants 2 and Descendants 3, the latter of which was released posthumously.
In March 2018, Boyce was cast in the ABC comedy television pilot Steps, in the role of Becker,{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/03/steps-julie-hagerty-cameron-boyce-cast-abc-comedy-pilot-1202350037/|title=Steps: Julie Hagerty & Cameron Boyce Cast in ABC Comedy Pilot|work=Deadline Hollywood|author=Denise Petski|date=March 20, 2018|access-date=July 11, 2019|archive-date=July 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190711175128/https://deadline.com/2018/03/steps-julie-hagerty-cameron-boyce-cast-abc-comedy-pilot-1202350037/|url-status=live}} and was also cast in the indie film Runt, in the role of Cal.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/07/descendants-cameron-boyce-runt-indie-movie-1202432194/|title=Descendants Star Cameron Boyce to Topline Runt Indie Movie|work=Deadline Hollywood|author=Amanda N'Duka|date=July 23, 2018|access-date=July 11, 2019|archive-date=July 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190707154142/https://deadline.com/2018/07/descendants-cameron-boyce-runt-indie-movie-1202432194/|url-status=live}}
In January 2019, Boyce had joined the cast of HBO's Mrs. Fletcher.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/01/descendants-cameron-boyce-hbo-comedy-series-mrs-fletcher-kathryn-hahn-1202533977/|title=Descendants Star Cameron Boyce Joins HBO Comedy Series Mrs. Fletcher|work=Deadline Hollywood|author=Nellie Andreeva|date=January 17, 2019|access-date=July 7, 2019|archive-date=July 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190707184522/https://deadline.com/2019/01/descendants-cameron-boyce-hbo-comedy-series-mrs-fletcher-kathryn-hahn-1202533977/|url-status=live}} In April 2019, Boyce performed in the music video for "Almost (Sweet Music)" by Hozier.{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BwFtRKxFonT/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BwFtRKxFonT |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=@hozier's new video "Almost (Sweet Music)" drops April 16th! Big thanks to Andrew and his team for trusting @christinefl0res and I to cook up something cute. Creating for an artist you look up to is a crazy feeling. Thanks for the opportunity @hozier and @_blythethomas !! s/o to @scott.mov you're the bomb.com|via=Instagram|author=Cameron Boyce|date=April 10, 2019|access-date=September 15, 2019}}{{cbignore}} He choreographed the dance with dancer Christine Flores, who appeared in the video alongside him.{{cite tweet|number=1148249968836304896|title=Rest well, Cameron. 'Almost (Sweet Music)' by @Hozier – dance choreographed by Cameron Boyce and Christine Flores.|user=ColumbiaRecords|author=Columbia Records|author-link=Columbia Records|date=July 8, 2019|access-date=September 15, 2019}} In September 2019, it was announced that his clothing line called Archives, co-founded by him and stylist and designer Veronica Graye, would be released in November 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/thearchivesfrom/|title=Archives from Cameron Boyce|via=Instagram|access-date=September 16, 2019|archive-date=October 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191010144124/https://www.instagram.com/thearchivesfrom/|url-status=live}}
On July 14, 2020, a year after Boyce's death, the Alex Winter-directed documentary Showbiz Kids debuted on HBO. The film, which is about childhood stardom and its effects, includes interview footage of Boyce. It is dedicated to the memory of Boyce and to former child actress Diana Serra Cary who died on February 24, 2020, at the age of 101.{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2020/07/14/childhood-fame-explored-on-showbiz-kids-hbo-documentary/5412712002/|title=HBO documentary 'Showbiz Kids' depicts dark side of childhood fame, from abuse to self-doubt|author=Erin Jensen|work=USA Today|date=July 13, 2020|access-date=July 14, 2020|archive-date=July 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200714213446/https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2020/07/14/childhood-fame-explored-on-showbiz-kids-hbo-documentary/5412712002/|url-status=live}} Just prior to his death, Boyce was to begin production with Sandler on a new project.{{cite web|url=https://thecameronboycefoundation.org/cameron-boyce-videos-photos|title=About Cameron|work=The Cameron Boyce Foundation|access-date=September 15, 2019|archive-date=August 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190819153618/https://thecameronboycefoundation.org/cameron-boyce-videos-photos|url-status=live}} The project he was due to star in with Sandler, Hubie Halloween, was released on October 7, 2020, with a dedication to Boyce that read, "In loving memory of Cameron Boyce. Gone way too soon and one of the kindest, coolest, funniest, and most talented kids we knew. You live on forever in our hearts and are truly missed everyday."{{Cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/adam-sandler-pays-tribute-cameron-152812575.html|title=Adam Sandler Pays Tribute to Cameron Boyce in 'Hubie Halloween'|website=www.yahoo.com|access-date=October 11, 2020|archive-date=October 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017055218/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/adam-sandler-pays-tribute-cameron-152812575.html|url-status=dead}}
Death
On July 6, 2019, Boyce, aged 20, was found unresponsive at his home in Los Angeles, California. Authorities were called, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.{{cite web|url=https://mec.lacounty.gov/2019/press-releases/cause-of-death-cameron-boyce/|title=Cause and Manner of Death Determined for Cameron Boyce|publisher=Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner|date=July 30, 2019|access-date=September 15, 2019|archive-date=September 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190915210601/https://mec.lacounty.gov/2019/press-releases/cause-of-death-cameron-boyce/|url-status=live}} According to a statement made by Boyce's family, Boyce died in his sleep "due to a seizure which was a result of an ongoing medical condition for which he was being treated".{{cite web|url=https://apnews.com/dfedb25d661f431880d2044bdcbe25cc|title=Actor Cameron Boyce Dies at Age 20|work=Associated Press|first=Amy|last=Forliti|date=July 7, 2019|access-date=July 7, 2019|archive-date=July 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190707183702/https://apnews.com/dfedb25d661f431880d2044bdcbe25cc|url-status=live}} An autopsy was performed, but release of a cause of death was deferred pending further investigation.{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2019/07/08/cameron-boyces-cause-death-deferred-pending-further-investigation/1679095001/|title=Disney Star Cameron Boyce's Cause of Death Is Deferred "Pending Further Investigation"|work=USA Today|first=Cydney|last=Henderson|date=July 8, 2019|quote=Public Information Officer Sarah Ardalani said that the actor's cause of death has been deferred "pending further investigation" after an autopsy was completed Monday.|access-date=July 9, 2019|archive-date=July 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190709021432/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2019/07/08/cameron-boyces-cause-death-deferred-pending-further-investigation/1679095001/|url-status=live}} On July 9, Boyce's family confirmed that his death was caused by an epileptic seizure and that Boyce was previously diagnosed with epilepsy.{{cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1055609/cameron-boyce-s-family-confirms-he-had-epilepsy-as-they-make-agonizing-funeral-plans|title=Cameron Boyce's Family Confirms He Had Epilepsy as They Make "Agonizing" Funeral Plans|work=E! News|first=McKenna |last=Aiello|date=July 9, 2019|access-date=July 9, 2019|archive-date=July 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190710025841/https://www.eonline.com/news/1055609/cameron-boyce-s-family-confirms-he-had-epilepsy-as-they-make-agonizing-funeral-plans|url-status=live}} The autopsy results were released by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner on July 30, confirming Boyce's cause of death was due to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.{{cite web|url=https://abc7.com/entertainment/cameron-boyces-death-a-result-of-epilepsy-coroner/5431154/|title=Disney Channel Star Cameron Boyce Suffered 'Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy'|work=KABC-TV|date=July 30, 2019|access-date=September 15, 2019|archive-date=October 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191010144126/https://abc7.com/entertainment/cameron-boyces-death-a-result-of-epilepsy-coroner/5431154/|url-status=live}} His body was cremated, and his ashes were returned to his family.{{cite web|url=https://people.com/tv/cameron-boyce-was-cremated-death-certificate/|title=Disney Star Cameron Boyce Was Cremated, Death Certificate Reveals|work=People|first=Natalie|last=Stone|date=July 16, 2019|access-date=July 17, 2019|archive-date=July 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190717085602/https://people.com/tv/cameron-boyce-was-cremated-death-certificate/|url-status=live}}
Philanthropy and legacy
In the span of 40 days in 2017, Boyce helped raise over $27,000 for the Thirst Project, which helps bring clean water to underdeveloped countries.{{cite web|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/cameron-boyce-descendants-diversity-growing-up|title=Cameron Boyce on Descendants, Diversity in Hollywood, and Growing Up|work=Teen Vogue|first=Gabe|last=Bergado|date=October 20, 2017|access-date=July 11, 2019|archive-date=May 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501094041/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/cameron-boyce-descendants-diversity-growing-up|url-status=live}} In September 2019, Thirst Project officially changed the name of the Pioneering Spirit Award to the Cameron Boyce Pioneering Spirit Award, to honor his work with the organization.{{cite tweet|user=ThirstProject|title=The Cameron Boyce Pioneering Spirit Award will keep him in our memories forever. It's an honor to present @MiniLaddd with this inaugural award 💙 #ThirstGala💧 |number=1178176275392782336|date=September 29, 2019|access-date=September 29, 2019}}
He also supported United Way of America's initiative to end homelessness. He helped raise money for the HomeWalk in 2015, and continued to do so until his death.{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/uzGlgLqwqi/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/uzGlgLqwqi |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=First 5 people to raise $500 or more, will get a PERSONAL SHOUTOUT! Make sure you go to unitedwayla.org/homewalk/ and donate to #TeamCameron thanks guys!!! #Homewalk|via=Instagram|author=Cameron Boyce|date=October 31, 2014|access-date=July 11, 2019}}{{cbignore}} In May 2019, he participated in the opening ceremony of the 12th annual HomeWalk in downtown Los Angeles, one of the largest public events to end homelessness in the United States.{{cite web|url=http://laindependent.com/12th-annual-homewalk-raises-1-1-million/|title=12th Annual HomeWalk Raises $1.1 Million|work=The Los Angeles Independent|date=May 23, 2019|access-date=July 11, 2019|archive-date=July 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190731154014/http://laindependent.com/12th-annual-homewalk-raises-1-1-million/|url-status=dead}}
Boyce also worked closely with It's On Us, a social movement created to raise awareness and fight against sexual assault on college campuses for both men and women.{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Bznc88VHi0t/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/Bznc88VHi0t |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=Cameron Boyce was a friend to It's On Us and a strong supporter of the movement to stop campus violence. We are heartbroken to hear he is no longer with us. Sending our love to his family. ❤️|via=Instagram|author=itsonus|date=July 7, 2019|access-date=July 16, 2019}}{{cbignore}}
He also worked with the Lucstrong Foundation, which provides grants to families with children who are diagnosed with sickle cell disease and are going through the bone marrow transplant process.{{cite web|author=Boyce Cameron Boyce team|title=Cameron did charity work unfortunately The Lucstrong Foundation was one very few people knew/know about.. By playing Kick Ball with a bunch of kind hearted people to help a people going through a tough time with Sickle Cell Disease♥️ with is a type of Blood Disorder!|url=https://www.facebook.com/1578999848863505/posts/2397997183630430|via=Facebook|access-date=August 19, 2019|archive-date=March 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306194230/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F1578999848863505%2Fposts%2F2397997183630430|url-status=live}}
His final humanitarian project was called Wielding Peace, a social media campaign in conjunction with Delaney Tarr, co-founder of March for Our Lives. In Boyce's own words, the campaign would "help fight against gun violence by showing celebrities and survivors 'wielding' a new kind of weapon — one of unity."{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/celebrity/cameron-boyces-loved-ones-plan-to-uphold-his-legacy-by-launching-social-media-campaign/ar-AAE8Egp|title=Cameron Boyce's Loved Ones Plan to "Uphold His Legacy" by Launching Social Media Campaign|work=MSN|first=Jodi|last=Guglielmi|date=July 11, 2019|access-date=July 16, 2019|archive-date=July 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190713234810/https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/celebrity/cameron-boyces-loved-ones-plan-to-uphold-his-legacy-by-launching-social-media-campaign/ar-AAE8Egp|url-status=live}}
= The Cameron Boyce Foundation =
Following Boyce's death in 2019, The Cameron Boyce Foundation, a nonprofit organization, was founded in Los Angeles through Network for Good. It provides young people artistic and creative outlets as alternatives to violence and negativity and uses resources and philanthropy for positive change in the world.{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/10/health/cameron-boyce-death-epilepsy.html|title=How Cameron Boyce's Epilepsy May Have Caused His Death at 20|work=The New York Times|first=Denise|last=Grady|date=July 10, 2019|access-date=July 17, 2019|archive-date=July 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190717095903/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/10/health/cameron-boyce-death-epilepsy.html|url-status=live}}
On July 25, 2019, the foundation disclosed the first project to be carried out was Wielding Peace, which officially launched on August 16, 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B0VCC9DAe94/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B0VCC9DAe94 |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=@wieldingpeace will be the first funded project by The Cameron Boyce Foundation. Together we will stand to create peace and keep Cameron's legacy alive. Launch date coming soon....|via=Instagram|author=The Cameron Boyce Foundation|date=July 25, 2019|access-date=August 17, 2019}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B1MFCZ0gfUZ/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B1MFCZ0gfUZ |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=@wieldingpeace will be the first funded project for The Cameron Boyce Foundation and will launch tomorrow! Please follow @wieldingpeace and visit our website to learn more about our mission to end gun violence. [...]|via=Instagram|author=The Cameron Boyce Foundation|date=August 15, 2019|access-date=August 17, 2019}}{{cbignore}} The foundation later donated $8,000 to Thirst Project to build a well in Uganda.{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B3AISAgAHI8/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B3AISAgAHI8 |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=Yesterday, Cameron was honored at the tenth annual Thirst Gala where the award that he received last year was renamed The Cameron Boyce Pioneering Spirit Award. In his speech that he gave just over a year ago, he urged us all to use our resources to help people who need us. We are proud to announce that The Cameron Boyce Foundation has donated $8,000 to Thirst Project to build a well in Uganda. Because of the outpouring of love, and support and generous donations you have given us we are able to carry on the work that Cameron leaves behind. We look forward to continuing to support Thirst Project in their fight to end the global water crisis, and all of the many causes that were important to Cameron. #LiveLikeCameron #LoveLikeCameron#AffectLikeCameron|via=Instagram|author=The Cameron Boyce Foundation|date=September 29, 2019|access-date=September 29, 2019}}{{cbignore}}
Filmography
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| Coach and background dancer | Video game | style="text-align:center;" | {{citation needed|date=July 2019}} |
| 2010
| The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers | Young Jasper | Web series; episode: "Origins" |
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