Yahoo Lifestyle “It Hits At Different Times”: Former "Jessie" Star Peyton List Got Emotional Remembering Her On-Screen Brother Cameron Boyce
It’s been five years since beloved actor Cameron Boyce’s unexpected passing in July 2019 at 20 years old. And now, in a conversation with People, his on-screen sister Peyton List suddenly found herself choked up as she mentioned the late star fondly.
In case you didn’t know, Peyton and Cameron were on-screen siblings on the Disney Channel hit show Jessie from 2011 to 2015, and the bond the stars shared was clear.
Alongside his Jessie castmates Debby Ryan, Karan Brar, Skai Jackson, and Kevin Chamberlin, Cameron — who suffered from epilepsy — was beloved on screen by viewers. His costars often mention him on social media and the impact that he had.
"He was one of my best friends, and he was like a brother to me growing up,” said Peyton, who is 26.
“Every time something big happens, I want to call him,” Peyton said as she suddenly became teary before pausing.
She smiled through her tears, saying, “I didn’t expect to cry — because I talk about him so much that I don’t expect to cry anymore.”
“But, yeah. It hits at different times,” Peyton added.
Peyton also spoke about Cameron’s family and the Cameron Boyce Foundation, as well as her efforts to support the cause year after year. “They’ve really just done a lot of work to keep the foundation alive and keep his memory alive,” she said.
Established in 2019 by Cameron’s parents, Victor and Libby Boyce, and his sister, Maya, the foundation “honors the legacy of Cameron Boyce by aiming to cure epilepsy through funding research, education, and awareness campaigns while still supporting causes that were important to Cameron.” The foundation holds annual fundraisers and galas to continue the impact of his family’s and supporters’ efforts.
You can catch Peyton’s interview with People here and on Instagram.
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