12:24 PM PST 3/2/2021
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The Canadian actor played Dave Turner for several seasons in the Canadian teen drama and also appeared on the Netflix series ‘Soundtrack’.
Jahmil French, who played Dave Turner for several seasons on Degrassi: the next generation, died. He was 29 years old.
“It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the death of a dear friend and client Jahmil French. He will be remembered by many for his passion for the arts, his commitment to his craft and his vibrant personality. your family and friends in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time, “said Gabrielle Kachman, French’s agent at The Gersh Agency. THR in a statement.
There was no immediate cause of death for French, who died on March 1. Born on July 29, 1991 in Toronto, French also played the character of Anthony ‘A-Mac’ Macdonald in the 2016 independent film Impulse and appeared in the 2018 science fiction drama In the First Light and Netflix musical drama series Soundtrack.
“I can confirm that my good friend, co-worker and general inspiration, Jahmil French, passed away yesterday. Just posting because I see the story spread. I will have more to say about him later. Now we are all just processing this devastating news,” Soundtrack the creator Chisme Chica said on his Twitter account.
Veteran Degrassi Stefan Brogren also expressed his shock and sadness at French’s death. “I am sick of the news of Jahmil’s passing. He played Dave with such sensitivity and consideration and could make me laugh so easily. It was a pleasure to work with him and he will be missed. This is a real loss. Peace,” Brogren said on Twitter.