Jason David Frank, greatest recognized for his position as Tommy Oliver – the unique inexperienced and white ranger – within the in style Nineteen Nineties tv collection Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, has handed away. He was 49 years previous.
A rep for the actor confirmed the unhappy information to People on Saturday, saying:
“Unfortunately, it is true. 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 be truly missed.”
While no official reason behind dying was talked about, TMZ experiences that Jason died by suicide in Texas. Heartbreaking…
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As followers know, he starred within the authentic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers franchise from 1993 to 1996, the place he portrayed the villain turned inexperienced ranger. Jason later grew to become the white ranger within the collection. Over the years, he additionally labored on different Power Rangers tasks, together with the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie, Power Rangers Turbo, Zeo, and Dino Thunder. His different appearing credit included Sweet Valley High, Family Matters, and We Bare Bears. According to IMBD, he had been engaged on a movie referred to as The Legend of the White Dragon earlier than his dying.
Beyond appearing, Jason had been a professionally educated combined martial artist who knew Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and extra. Per TMZ, he fought professionally between 2008 to 2010.
Following the information of his dying, he was remembered by his former co-star Walter Emanuel Jones (Zack Taylor, the black ranger), who stated in an announcement to People:
“He was an inspiration to so many people. His presence will be dearly missed. It’s so sad to lose another member of our Ranger family. Jason was one of the biggest pranksters on the show. He had a wild sense of humor. We had our share of ups and downs, but I stayed consistent about being an ear if he needed one. My prayers go out to his family and all that will miss him. May he rest in Power.”
Jason’s dying comes 21 years after their co-star Thuy Trang died in 2001 on the age of 27 from her accidents sustained in a automobile accident. Walter additionally shared an image of himself, Jason, and their fellow authentic Power Rangers castmates, Austin St. John and David Yost, writing on Instagram:
“Can’t believe it…. RIP Jason David Frank. My heart is sad to have lost another member of our special family.”
Blake Foster, who starred with Jason within the 1997 film Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie, additionally took to Instagram to mourn the lack of his co-star, writing:
“Can’t believe this … Cried all night. Heartbroken yet again. Lost my hero, our leader, my friend and an icon. Life really sucks man #RIPJDF #WhiteRangerForever.”
Jason is survived by his 4 kids – sons Hunter and Jacob and daughters Skye and Jenna. Our hearts exit to them throughout this troublesome time. Rest in peace, Jason…
If you or somebody you already know is considering suicide, assist is accessible. Consider contacting the the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, or textual content “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741, or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
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