Michelle Obama posts touching tribute to late Cameron Boyce 3 days after he died in his sleep at 20

Michelle Obama has paid tribute to late Disney actor Cameron Boyce, describing him as a man who possessed 'incredible talent' and 'an incredible heart'.

The former First Lady, 55, shared her sentiments in an emotional Instagram post shared Tuesday - three days after the 20-year-old actor died suddenly in his sleep.

Obama shared a 2014 photo of herself and Boyce which was taken on the set of his hit sitcom, Jessie, upon which she had a special cameo.

She wrote beneath the image: 'I was lucky enough to share a few moments with Cameron Boyce—on set, at the White House, and on a service project—enough time to recognize that not only did he have incredible talent, but also an incredible heart.

'Sending out a lot of love and hugs to his family, friends, and his many, many fans.'