Degrassi: The Next Generation star, Jahmil French, has passed away at the age of 29.
The actor who played Dave Turner on the hit show was confirmed dead by his friends and co-workers on social media March 2nd, however his former co-worker Joshua Safran confirms he passed away some time yesterday.
"I can confirm my good friend, co-worker, and all around inspiration, Jahmil French, passed away yesterday," tweeted Safran. The two worked together on Netflix's Soundtrack. "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."
The cause of death has not been confirmed.
French's Degrassi co-star Annie Clark shared: "Heartbroken over the loss of our friend Jahmil French," she writes on Instagram. "We started on Degrassi the same year and I'll never forget the day I met him. Jahmil was so full of energy and absolute joy to be around."
Degrassi's Melinda Shankar also tweeted, "So grateful for memories and deep convos with you, beautiful angel. Blessed that we got to be part of a big dysfunctional family together. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world. I just hope you knew how loved you were."
RIP Jahmil French
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