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,
Degrassi Star Jahmil French Dies at 29
Degrassi Star Jahmil French Dies at 29
Best known for playing Dave Turner in Degrassi: The Next Generation, Canadian actor Jahmil French has died at the age of 29.
Jahmil French, the Canadian actor best known for his regular role as Dave Turner in
Degrassi: The Next Generation, has sadly passed away. A cause of death has not yet been revealed, but the young actor reportedly died on Monday at the age of 29. His passing was confirmed by his representative, Gabrielle Kachman, in a statement provided to Deadline. It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of a dear friend and client
Jahmil French, Degrassi star, has died at 29 By Caitlin O Kane
March 3, 2021 / 10:48 AM / CBS News
Actor Jahmil French, who starred in Degrassi: The Next Generation, has died at 29 years old. It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of a dear friend and client Jahmil French, the actor s agent, Gabrielle Kachman, said in a statement to Entertainment Tonight, a ViacomCBS property. 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, Kachman continued.
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