Throughout those series and years, many actors have embodied characters that have changed the discussion on certain issues.
Fans grew really deep connections with the characters and therefore the show’s stars.
The long-running franchiseall started in 1980with the first series “The Kids of Degrassi Street.”
It explored the ever-changing lives of a diverse group of kids from the same Toronto neighborhood.
Without him, so much of the show would not have been possible.
Hood and Linda Schuyler developed the “Degrassi” franchise under their Playing With Time production banner.
His death was reportedly unexpected.
His character went through a great deal on the series.
Wheels struggled to deal with it, finding himself in different trouble throughout the series.
It all came to a head when he drove drunk and killed a child, leading to jail time.
Hope made an appearance on “Degrassi: The Next Generation” that showed Wheels after jail.
He had served his time, made amends with others, and was there to support his old friends.
In real life, Hope grew up with alcoholic parents who were divorced.
At the time, he’d been dead of a heart attack for more than a week.
He was 35 years old.
Shortly thereafter, the news went public.
Macket and the show’s co-creator Linda Schuyler had worked at the same school and often discussed their experiences.
‘Bob’ Reid enjoyed a long acting career before his death
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“Bob” Reid was a Canadian character actor who saw a lot of different roles during his lifetime.
His final role was in the television series “Killjoys” in 2016.
On June 20, 2017, Reid died in his Toronto home, as reported by theToronto Star.
Details of the “Degrassi” star’s death were not shared publicly.
The circumstances aroundJahmil French’s deathwere never publicly revealed.
“Thank you for being one of the most talented, compassionate, kindest, funniest friends I have.
You were so loved.
Sharing some of my fav pics over the years to highlight his bright light.
I’ll miss our dance offs.
#Bhandurner forever.”
