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Former Degrassi: The Next Generation star Jahmil French dies at age 29
By Zach Harper
Degrassi: The Next Generation s former cast members are paying tribute to
Jahmil French, who played Dave Turner on the show, after he has died at age 29. The news of the Toronto-born actor s passing was broken by TV writer Joshua Safran, an executive producer and writer for shows such as
Gossip Girl and
Soundtrack. He worked on the latter with Jahmil. I can confirm my good friend, co-worker, and all around inspiration, Jahmil French, passed away yesterday, Joshua tweeted on March 2. 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.
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Degrassi: The Next Generation have been paying tribute to him on social media.
Smith landed his breakout role as Degrassi Community School student Dave Turner, whose most notable relationship was with his rebellious classmate Alli Bhandari, played by Melinda Shankar.
On Tuesday, Shankar posted a series of photos with French through the years on Instagram, along with a caption that said, you will always hold such a special place in my heart. Thank you for being one of the most talented, compassionate, kindest, funniest friends I have. You were so loved.
Shanker also tweeted, Bhandurner forever in my heart, which fellow