Jahmil French, star of Degrassi: The Next Generation and Soundtrack, dead at 29
Jahmil French, the Toronto-born star of Degrassi: The Next Generation, has died, his manager confirmed to CBC News. He was 29.
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Posted: Mar 02, 2021 4:14 PM ET | Last Updated: March 3
Jahmil French arrives on the red carpet at the Canadian Screen Awards in Toronto on Sunday, March 11, 2018. (Chris Young/Canadian Press)
Jahmil French, the Toronto-born star of
Degrassi: The Next Generation, has died, his manager confirmed to CBC News. He was 29. It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of a dear friend and client Jahmil French, Gabrielle Kachman said in a statement.
Jessica Tyler, another
Degrassi alum, spoke of how she, French and the other cast members bonded while starring on the series.
“I, along with my castmates, had the pleasure of working with Jahmil for several years,” she wrote. “And though it was work, it never felt that way. We grew up together, all of us. There are so many memories to look back on.”
“Though not all of us have kept in close contact since Degrassi ended and not for any reason other than the simple fact that time and life go on – at the end of the day, we are a family,” Tyler continued. “Always have been, always will be. We are bound together, forever, by the unique experience we call, Degrassi. A place that many of us would call home to this day.”
As reported byÂ
Variety, his agent Gabrielle Kachman confirmed the news on March 2, writing, It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing 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. I ask that you keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Jahmilâs other credits include
A Day Late and a Dollar Short alongside Whoopi Goldberg,
The Divide, Boost, and most recently Netflixâs
Soundtrack, a musical drama that premiered on the streaming platform in December 2019 and was canceled in January 2020 after one season. After news of Jahmilâs passing broke,
Published: Wednesday, March 3, 2021, 17:07 [IST]
Canadian actor Jamil French has passed away at the age of 29. The actor was well-known for his performance as Dave Turner in the popular show,
Degrassi: The Next Generation. The actor had also appeared in the Netflix show,
Soundtrack wherein he essayed the role of Dante Sands.
Jahmil French s agent shared a statement with ET Canada which confirmed the news of his demise. It read as It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing 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. I ask that you keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Actor Melinda Shankar who played the actor s love interest in
Degrassi star, praised French for his performance on the popular teen show. I m sick with the news of Jahmil s passing, he wrote. He performed Dave with such sensitivity and thoughtfulness 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. Rest In Peace. Wanted to pay my respects to an incredibly kind, funny, and talented individual; Jahmil French, added Dylan Everett. One of the first people I met on Degrassi, he immediately made me feel welcome. He disarmed you with a smile and his confidence and energy was infectious. You ll be missed, brother.