Neil Hope

Neil Hope (September 24, 1972 - c. November 2007) played Derek "Wheels" Wheeler in Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High, with a brief reprise in Degrassi: The Next Generation. It remained his only major role. He struggled financially and battled alcoholism, diabetes, and depression until he was found dead on November 25, 2007. Largely estranged from his family, his death was not confirmed by police until 2012.