“Degrassi: The Next Generation’ Star Jahmil French Passes Away At 29
Jahmil French, an actor best known for his role as Dave Turner in the Canadian teen series “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” has died.
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According to Deadline, Soundtrack creator Joshua Safran confirmed the news Tuesday on Twitter. “I can confirm my good friend, co-worker, and all-around inspiration, Jahmil French, passed away yesterday,” Safran wrote. “Only posting because I see the story getting out there. I will have more to say about him later. Right now we’re all just processing this devastating news.”
In addition to Degrassi and Netflix’s “Soundtrack,” French also appeared in Pop TV series Let’s Get Physical and the 2017 film Boost, for which he received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. As of right now, no additional details about French’s death are available. He was just 29 years old.
Singer and actor Christina Milian, who also starred in Safran’s Soundtrack, commented on French’s most recent Instagram post from January, writing “You will be missed. 😢 Rest peacefully King. Annie Clark, who played Fiona on Degrassi also reacted to the sad news saying,
“Heartbroken over the loss of our friend Jahmil French,” wrote Annie Clark, who played Fiona on Degrassi, alongside a video of French dancing. “This video is how I’ll always think of him. So full of energy and fun. He was always dancing. A true talent and a great friend. We will all miss you so much Jahmil.”
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