The family of actor Cameron Boyce has confirmed the Disney star has died at the age of 20.

Axar.az reports citing BBC.

A spokesperson said he passed away in his sleep after suffering a seizure.

He made his acting debut in the horror film Mirrors but it best known for roles in Disney's Descendants and the TV show Jessie.

His death was confirmed on the evening of Saturday 6 July and linked to "an ongoing medical condition".

"It is with a profoundly heavy heart that we report that this morning we lost Cameron," a spokesperson said on behalf of his family.

"He passed away in his sleep due to a seizure which was a result of an ongoing medical condition for which he was being treated.

"The world is now undoubtedly without one of its brightest lights, but his spirit will live on through the kindness and compassion of all who knew and loved him.

"We are utterly heartbroken and ask for privacy during this immensely difficult time as we grieve the loss of our precious son and brother."