Neil Hope
Canadian actor (1972–2007) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Philip Neil Hope[2] (24 September 1972 – c. 18 November 2007[2][nb 1]), better known and credited as Neil Hope, was a Canadian actor who was best known for portraying Derek "Wheels" Wheeler on the CBC teen drama series Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High from 1987 to 1991,[1] and Robin "Griff" Griffiths in The Kids of Degrassi Street from 1985 to 1986.
Neil Hope | |
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Born | Philip Neil Hope (1972-09-24)September 24, 1972 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Died | c. November 18, 2007(2007-11-18) (aged 35) Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
Nationality | Canadian |
Education | Etobicoke School of the Arts |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1985–1992, 2003 |
Television | |
Partner | Christina Boulard (1998–2001)[1] |
After Degrassi High concluded in 1991, Hope struggled with alcoholism and diabetes, and often lacked money.[3] He kept sporadic contact with his family until 2005. He was found dead in a rooming house on November 25, 2007, with his family and the public unaware of his death until nearly five years later, in early 2012; Hope was 35 at the time of his death.