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Actors, clockwise from left, Luke Bilyk, Aislinn Paul, Alex Steeler, Melinda Shankar, Annie Clark, Jordan Todosey, Jahmil French and Munro Chambers from Degrassi: The Next Generation, are shown at a screening event, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, at the Wellmont Theater in Montclair, N.J. Friends of French say he was a gifted true artist who wanted to be great THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP Photo/StarPix, Dave Allocca March 04, 2021 - 8:56 AM
TORONTO - About 13 years ago, screen acting coach Dean Armstrong got a phone call from a prominent talent agent asking him for a favour.
The agent had come across a very unique, very special, very exceptional young actor from Toronto who needed monetary support to learn the craft, and Armstrong agreed to provide a rare scholarship for him at his Armstrong Acting Studios in the city.
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Jahmil French, the late Canadian actor who appeared on four seasons of Canada’s teen sitcom “Degrassi: The Next Generation” as Dave Turner, was remembered his “Degrassi” co-stars and fans this week after he died at age 29. Joshua Safran, creator of the Netflix musical “Soundtrack,” which French also starred in, confirmed his death on Twitter but didn’t explain how French died. “I can confirm my good friend, co-worker, and all around inspiration, Jahmil French, passed away yesterday,” Safran said on Twitter Tuesday. “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.” Also Read: Jahmil French, 'Degrassi' and 'Soundtrack' Actor, Dies at 29 After news of French’s unexpected passing, tributes from both his former co-workers and devoted “Degrassi” fans came
Jahmil French, who starred as Dave Turner on “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” has passed away at the age of 29. The actor was confirmed dead by his friends.