Disney star Sebastian Athie has died aged 24
The Mexican actor was best known for playing Lorenzo Guevara in Argentine teen television series O11CE, which aired on Disney Channel Latin America.
A statement from The National Association of Actors of Mexico, read: "With deep regret... on behalf of the association [we] report the significant death of Sebastián Athié. He was 24 years old.
"We send a hug of solidarity to his family and friends with our deepest condolences."
The sad news has been shared by social media accounts of Disney Channel Latin America, and Disney Radio Brasil, which paid tribute to the actor in a statement.
The message read: "Rest in peace, Sebas. Your art and your smile stay forever.
"We regret the departure of Sebastián Athié and we will always remember him for his talent, companionship, professionalism and above all, enormous heart.
"We accompany his family, friends and fans in his farewell."
Fellow O11CE star Santiago Stieben, shared a video of his friend and wrote: "I am very sad indeed. I was hesitant to make this video.
"But I feel like I want to share with everyone the love I have for you. My hug to your family, my best memories with you always."
Post from Disney Channel LA read: "Rest in peace, Sebas. Your art and your smile stay forever.
"We regret the departure of Sebastián Athié and we will always remember him for his talent, companionship, professionalism and above all, enormous heart.
"We accompany his family, friends and fans in his farewell."
No more details about his death are known. His last post on social media was a month ago, when he shared a Nelson Mandela quote on Instagram.
He wrote: "To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”
He was best known for his role in O11CE, which aired on the Latin American arm of the Disney channel between 2017 and 2019.
Sebastian also appeared in a number of other Mexican TV shows including La Rosa de Guadalupe.
Sebastian also launched a music career in 2018, releasing a duet called Hasta que Vuelvas with actor Javier Eloy Bonanno.
