Dove Cameron is keeping Cameron Boyce’s memory alive.
The actress paid a touching tribute to her late friend and Descendants costar, who tragically passed away in July 2019, as she marked what would have been his 26th birthday.
In a post on Instagram May 28, Dove shared a series of black-and-white pictures taken with Cameron, including a behind-the-scenes shot from the Disney Channel film series alongside Sofia Carson and Booboo Stewart. The photo carousel ended on a photo of a tattoo she got in Cameron’s memory, depicting a gun with a rose emerging from its muzzle.
“I still feel you all the time,” the 29-year-old wrote alongside the pics. “Catch you in the next life. Happy birthday. I love you.”
Sofia also honored Cameron’s life in a post of her own featuring a photo of the actor.
“Keep dancing in heaven, my Cam,” she wrote on Instagram. “Earth could never be the same without you.”
Cameron, who also starred in the Disney Channel sitcom Jessie as well as the Grown Ups film series, died in his sleep at age 20 due to a seizure, his family told E! News at the time. Weeks later, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed that he experienced a “sudden unexpected death in epilepsy,” deeming his cause of death as natural.
Following the loss, Dove documented her trip to a tattoo parlor to get inked after being inspired by Cameron’s efforts to help end gun violence.
“He wanted to get influential people holding things that sort of looked like they were in the shape of a gun,” she explained in a video for Vogue in December 2019, “but then it would be something artistic or peaceful.”
Dove added that she had “been trying to think of a tattoo to get for him since he passed,” declaring that the one she landed on “was really appropriate.”
For a look back at Cameron’s life and work, keep scrolling.
Grown Ups 2
The actor appears with co-star Adam Sandler in the 2013 film.
Promoting Jessie
The actor appears in a publicity photo for the Disney Channel series Jessie.
Jessie Co-Stars
The actor appears with his fellow cast members.
Gamer’s Guide to Pretty Much Everything
The actor appears with co-star Murray Wyatt Rundus.
Gamer’s Guide to Pretty Much Everything
The actor appears on the Disney XD series.
Mom & Dad
The actor FaceTimes his parents, Victor and Libby Boyce.
Siblings
Boyce posted this photo of his sister, Maya Boyce, on her 17th birthday in December 2018.
Grandma & Me
Boyce appears with his grandmother, Jo Ann Allen Boyce, who is one of the “Clinton 12,” the first 12 African-American students to attend a desegregated high school in the southern United States. Their story is depicted on the Disney series Be Inspired.
2017 Kids’ Choice Awards
The actor arrives at Nickelodeon’s annual event.
2017 Thirst Project Thirst Gala
The actor is all smiles at the event.
2017 Autism Speaks Into the Blue Gala
The actor strikes a dapper pose.
Descendants Character
The actor appears as Carlos, son of Cruella de Vil.
The Descendants Screening
The actor is all smiles at the 2015 event.
Descendants 2 Character
The actor reprises his role of Carlos, son of Cruella de Vil.
2019 Radio Disney Music Awards
The actor appears at the annual award show in Studio City, CA.
Descendants 3 Character
The actor appears again as Carlos, son of Cruella de Vil.
Descendants 3 Cast
The actor appears with co-stars Sofia Carson, Dove Cameron and Booboo Stewart.
Descendants 3 Behind-the-Scenes
The actor records a voice-over.
