According to several confirmed reports, Jahmil French, an actor who is best known as Dave Turner on the Canadian series Degrassi: The Next Generation, passed away yesterday. He was 29 years old.
The cause of death has yet to be determined.
Dave Turner in Degrassi spinoff The Next Generation from 2009-2013 and was even nominated for a Canadian Screen Award. French also appeared in the silver screen project Boost, to which he was awarded the Canadian Screen Award in 2018.
Several of French’s colleagues and friends from the show paid tribute to the actor on social media.
Still in shock. Jahmil will be missed. He was an integral part of the Degrassi family and certainly a huge part of my degrassi days. He always wanted to make people laugh and smile, a true joy to be around. Rest in Peace ❤️ pic.twitter.com/6RewkjcFa1
I’m sick with the news of Jahmil’s passing. 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. pic.twitter.com/ZbCyqNulkC
Heartbroken over the loss of our friend Jahmil French. This video is how I’ll always think of him. So full of energy and fun. He was always dancing. A true talent and a great friend. We will all miss you so much Jahmil ? pic.twitter.com/hgKibZ1h1j
