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By Geoffrey Huchel
Jahmil French, the Canadian actor best known for his role as Dave Turner on the popular Canadian series DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION (2001-2015), died March 1, 2021. No cause of death has been revealed.
French began acting in 2009 when he was cast in the Canadian series FLASHPOINT (2008-2012), playing Matt Medeiros, appearing in one episode. The same year he was cast in the series DEGRASSI: MINIS (2005), playing Dave Turner, and then joined the cast as a series regular on DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION, appearing in 149 episodes.
French’s additional credits include DETENTION (2013), A DAY LATE AND A DOLLAR SHORT (2014), ROCKY ROAD (2014), THE DIVIDE (2014), REMEDY (2014) and BOOST (2016). He most recently appeared in the series SOUNDTRACK (2019).
Did Jahmil French have a partner? Remembering the Degrassi actor
Did Jahmil French have a partner? Family, friends and fans are saddened to hear of the Degrassi actor’s passing and have paid tribute.
On Tuesday, March 2nd 2021 it was revealed that Jahmil French had passed away the day before at the young age of 29.
Many are mourning the tragic loss and the cause of death is yet to be confirmed.
A representative for Jahmil told Vulture in wake of the news: “He will be remembered by many for his passion for the arts, his commitment to his craft, and his vibrant personality. I ask that you keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.”