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) Jahmil French, best known for his role as Dave Turner in the Canadian drama series "Degrassi: The Next Generation," has died at age 29.
Screenwriter and producer Joshua Safran, who worked with the actor on the Netflix series "Soundtrack" in 2019 confirmed the news on Twitter."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.