HUMBLE, TX. (THECOUNT) — Jason David Frank, who starred in the original “Power Rangers” series, has died. He was 49.
Frank died in Texas of suspected suicide.
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Frank is best known for his role as “Tommy Oliver,” from the original 1990s run of the “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.”
Frank was introduced as one of six crime/monster-fighting superheroes.
#RIPLEGEND this dude was my childhood man… I’m shocked pic.twitter.com/QjtAKJDotn
— Billy Binges (@BillyYouSoCrazy) November 20, 2022
Via TMZ:
Fans will remember … he started out as the Green Ranger in Season 1, introduced at first as an enemy of the Power Rangers — only to do a 180 and become good. After his powers start to deteriorate, however, he’s turned into the White Ranger … and tapped as the new leader of the group. Frank starred as one of the leads for 3 seasons, totaling 123 episodes.
Frank went on to reprise his role as Tommy in several adaptions of ‘Power Rangers’ — including ‘Wild Force,’ ‘Turbo,’ ‘Zeo,’ ‘Dino Thunder,’ ‘Megaforce,’ ‘Ninja Steel,’ ‘HyperForce,’ and more. He’s been a Red Ranger, a Black Ranger and a Green Ranger anew. JDF is a fan favorite Power Ranger … which is why he’s returned to the franchise time and again.
His onscreen fighting abilities translated in the real world … Frank was a professionally trained MMA brawler, who was well-versed in everything from Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and others. He fought professionally for a time from 2008 to 2010.
Jason’s rep Justine tells TMZ … “Please respect the privacy of his family and friends during this horrible time as we come to terms with the loss of such a wonderful human being. He loved his family, friends and fans very much. He will truly be missed.”
Frank is survived by his four children.
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