Jahmil French, the Toronto-born star of Degrassi: The Next Generation, has died, his manager confirmed to CBC News. "It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of a dear friend and client Jahmil French," Gabrielle Kachman said in a statement. Fellow Degrassi star Chloe Rose, who played Katie Matlin, tweeted that she was "in shock." He was an integral part of the Degrassi family and certainly a huge part of my degrassi days. Another Degrassi star, Jessica Tyler, posted a statement online Tuesday saying the stars of the show were "a family."

Source: CBC News March 02, 2021 21:14 UTC