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Cameron Boyce Died Of Natural Causes, According To Preliminary Coroner's Information

(CBS DETROIT/CNN) -- The mystery behind the death of Disney actor Cameron Boyce continues.

Contrary to earlier reports, initial information indicates actor Cameron Boyce died of natural causes, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner's office.

"Preliminary information suggests the death occurred under natural circumstances," a press release from the coroner states.

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - NOVEMBER 10: In this handout provided by Disney Parks, The cast of Disney Channel Original Movie 'Descendants' (L-R) Cameron Boyce who plays Carlos, Sofia Carson who plays Evie, Dove Cameron who plays Mal and Booboo Stewart who plays Jay pose during a break from taping the Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration TV special in Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World Resort November 10, 2015 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The 32nd annual holiday telecast airs nationwide Dec. 25 on ABC-TV. (Photo by Mariah Wild/Disney Parks via Getty Images)

The final manner and cause will be determined at a later date, the statement said.

Boyce's family told People magazine earlier this week that the 20-year-old actor's "tragic passing was due to a seizure as a result of an ongoing medical condition, and that condition was epilepsy."

The family asked for privacy as they make funeral arrangements.

"We are still trying to navigate our way through this extremely heart-wrenching time, and continue to ask for privacy so that the family and all who knew and loved him can grieve his loss and make arrangements for his funeral -- which in and of itself, is agonizing," the family said in the statement.

Boyce's father, Victor Boyce, on Wednesday shared the last photo he took of his son before he died last weekend.

"My son. Just hours before he was snatched from our lives," he wrote in an Instagram post. "I miss him terribly. I hope that no one ever has to feel the agony I'm feeling but no one is immune to tragedy. The outpouring of love and support our family continues to receive is so beautiful and appreciated. Thank you all for helping us through our worst possible situation."

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The fatal seizure that Disney Channel star Cameron Boyce suffered was caused by epilepsy.

Cameron Boyce starred in "Jessie," a Disney Channel show, for four seasons from 2011-2015.

He also starred in "Mirrors," "Eagle Eye" with Shia LaBeouf and "Grown Ups" with Adam Sandler. He played Cruella De Vil's teenage son, Carlos, in Disney Channel's "Descendants."

Boyce was set to appear in the comedy series "Mrs. Fletcher," which is set to hit HBO this fall.

CNN's Doug Criss and Lisa France contributed to this story.

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