Twilight actor Gregory Tyree Boyce has died age 30
19 May 2020, 12:22
The trailer for Twilight starring Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart
Gregory Tyree Boyce was most famous for playing the role of Tyler Crowley in Twilight.
Twilight star Gregory Tyree Boyce has died at the age of 30.
E! News reports that Gregory Tyree Boyce, who played Tyler Crowley in Twilight, passed away last week (May 13). According to the news outlet, Gregory and his longterm girlfriend Natalie Adepoju were both pronounced dead on Wednesday, May 13.
The Clark County Coroner's Office confirmed the news and told USA Today that the causes of death were pending toxicology results. Police spokesman Larry Hadfield later said that "the incident was not criminal."
A source told E! News: "Greg's cousin woke up and noticed that Greg's car was still at the house. He was worried because Greg was due to be in LA. His cousin went to check on him and found them."
Prior to his death, Gregory lived in Las Vegas to be close to his mother. However, he would commute to LA for acting and to see his 10-year-old daughter Alaya.
Following Gregory's passing fans have taken to social media to mourn him. One person tweeted: "Rest in Peace to Gregory Tyree Boyce—Tyler from Twilight. Too young. Praying for his family and friends." Another wrote: "Twilight would not be the same without your presence, you'll forever be our tyler. thank you, gregory boyce. rest well."
Gregory appears as Tyler in the first Twilight film. Fans will remember Tyler as the character who almost ran over Bella Swan before Edward Cullen saves her.
Gregory Tyree Boyce brought to life Tyler Crowley in Twilight.
— |Kristen • 78 days| (@bellaxkristen) May 18, 2020
It’s because of him that Bella finally starts thinking about Edward as something not human.
Sadly, he was not credited on the Breaking Dawn Part 2 ending credits.
Thank you for Tyler. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/1xpnaogeNH
these scenes would've not be the same without your presence, you'll forever be our tyler. thank you, gregory boyce ❤ rest well 🙏 pic.twitter.com/sPLOnjg0Eq
— justine (@edwardsvoIvo) May 18, 2020
Rest in Peave to Gregory Tyree Boyce—Tyler from Twilight. Too young. Praying for his family and friends. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/KPJKfKPAIL
— Another Bite of Twilight (@abotpodcast) May 18, 2020
Our thoughts go out to Gregory and Natalie's friends, family and co-workers at this time.