Laura Maranohas nothing but positive things to say about fellow Disney Channel actor Cameron Boyce, whodied at the age of 20over the weekend.
“He was such an incredible guy and I think there are so many amazing memories that I’m sure so many people have of him,” the 23-year-old actress and singer toldPEOPLE Now.
Marano starred in Disney Channel’sAustin & Allyaround the same time as his seriesJessie, which ran for four seasons from 2011-2015.
The actress and singer praised Boyce for hisinvolvement with the non-profit Thirst Project.
“The last gala that they had, he was awarded an award there and actually made such a beautiful speech,” she said. “He was a really, really incredibly guy and I’m just really feeling for his family right now [and] his super close friends.”
Boyce was honored in April 2018 with the Pioneering Spirit Award at the 9th Annual Thirst Gala. In addition to all of his work spreading awareness about the global water crisis, he raised over than $30,000 to help build two wells in Swaziland.
“He loved giving back, and he loved this idea of really participating in something that’s bigger than yourself. And I hope that everyone takes that with them and tries to live their life that way,” Marano added. “Hopefully we can all learn to heal during this time.”
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“It’s crazy, we can tweet whenever we want and we can use social media and Instagram and make the world a better place,” Boyce said in the clip, which Ryan posted on her Instagram Story. “Instead of a worse one, which so many people use it for.”
“We need to use what we have and make the world a better place for other people, other people, people who need us,” Boyce concluded.
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In hisfinal interviewbefore his death, Boyce spoke toHaute Livingabout how his family provided him with a blueprint as to how he could give back — and what he could accomplish in doing so.
“There’s a long line of difference makers in my family. I’m following in the footsteps of some really strong men and women who have showed me what it means to give back; it’s the greatest way to fulfill yourself,” he said in the interview, which was published in May.
“Every time I talk to someone who shares that similar passion, we talk about how there aren’t many feelings more euphoric. Changing someone else’s life positively changes yours for the better as well,” he added.
“We are utterly heartbroken and ask for privacy during this immensely difficult time as we grieve the loss of our precious son and brother.“
source: people.com
