A has been started for a man who was found dead along a popular hiking trail in Lake Country on June 16.
The man in his 30s has since been identified as actor Josiah Black, best known for his role in Jigsaw 鈥� a 2017 Hollywood film in the Saw franchise.
鈥淚t is with a heavy heart that I write, on Monday, June 15, 2020, Josiah Black passed away suddenly and unexpectedly,鈥� fundraiser organizer Jeremiah Black wrote, of the man found at Spion Kop Summit just after 9 a.m., June 16.
He leaves behind his wife, Alicia, and 16-month-old daughter 鈥渨ith another little boy or girl on the way,鈥� the campaign reads.
鈥淛osiah was loved and remembered by many as being a caring, loving father, husband, brother, son and friend to everyone who he came across,鈥� the fundraiser reads. 鈥淒uring Josiah鈥檚 final days, he loved spending time outdoors, gardening, reflecting on the words of God, playing with his family, working on his classic VW Westfalia vans and writing through many facets.鈥�
Black had a successful career in acting and stand-up comedy that brought him across North America from Vancouver to Los Angeles.
The , has a $250,000 goal to 鈥渙ffer support, show love and offer encouragement to Josiah鈥檚 wife, baby and baby on the way during this difficult and uncertain time.鈥�
鈥淎ll of the funds dedicated in his name through this page will be offered directly to his family to help them with living expenses in the coming days, weeks, months and years,鈥� Jeremiah Black wrote. 鈥淚t鈥檚 my hope that they will be able to afford a safe home near to family if needed and have enough to put into a college fund for his kids.鈥�
So far, nearly $20,000 has been raised in honour of Black.
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