'Degrassi' actor Jahmil French dead at 29


By AGENCY
Jahmil French is best known for his role as Dave in the "Degrassi" universe. Photo: Stefan Brogren/Twitter

Jahmil French, who played Dave Turner on Degrassi: The Next Generation, died on Monday (March 1), his agent Gabrielle Kachman confirmed to Variety. He was 29.

"It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of a dear friend and client Jahmil French," she said in a statement.

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