Actor Jahmil French, best known for playing Dave Turner on Degrassi: The Next Generation, has died aged 29.
The news was confirmed by French’s friend and Soundtrack co-star Chisme Chica, who wrote on Twitter, “I can confirm my good friend, co-worker, and all around inspiration, Jahmil French, passed away yesterday.
Another Degrassi actor, Annie Clark, posted a tribute, writing, “Heartbroken over the loss of our friend Jahmil French.
Degrassi co-star Cristine Prosperi also re-posted tributes on her Instagram Story, including one from fellow Degrassi actor Jessica Tyler.