French’s co-stars on Degrassi and friends shared their condolences on social media

Degrassi star Jahmil French has reportedly died at the age of 29.

French’s co-stars and friends shared on social media that he died on Monday, People reported. A cause of death has not been given on the actor who starred as Dave Turner on Degrassi: The Next Generation from 2009 -2013.

Jahmil French visits Build to discuss the series “Soundtrack” at Build Studio on December 18, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

 

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Joshua Safran, a screenwriter and producer, previously worked with French on the Netflix series Soundtrack. Safran confirmed French’s passing as speculation spread on social media.

“I can confirm my good friend, co-worker, and all around inspiration, Jahmil French, passed away yesterday,” Safran wrote. “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.”

Source: ‘Degrassi’ star Jahmil French dies at 29: report