Sad news for Power Rangers fans and those who grew up watching the iconic 90s series. Jason David Frank, who played Tommy Oliver (the green Power Ranger), has died at the age of 49. Read more.
American actor and mixed martial artist Jason David Frank, recognized for having played tommy oliver in the 90’s series power Rangers, died this Sunday at the age of 49. The sad news was revealed by various media, saying that Frank died in Texas and that he would have committed suicide, but it was later confirmed by Brian Butler-Auartistic representative of the actor.
Jason David Frank not only did he play the iconic power rangers green in the original series, but also had continuous appearances in different projects throughout the decades, both in film and on television. Additionally, the actor voiced the character in the video games and, in the reboot of the power Rangers of 2017, he made a cameo that made more than one fan of the successful saga based on the Japanese franchise smile. super sentai.
In addition to confirming the news to the relatives in a statement requesting privacy during this time, the artistic representative of Frank He also shared a message: “Very sad to hear of the passing of my friend and client. Jason David Frank. Jason was a martial artist best known for playing Tommy in Power Rangers. He was a true martial artist and I had the pleasure of being his manager for the fights where he competed. If someone you know is depressed, please contact them.”.
It was similarly pronounced Mike Bronzoulis, who was your coach “Rest in peace, my brother from another mother Jason David Frank. I’m still in shock. I feel awful, he called me and left me a message and I took too long. Jason was a good friend to me and I will miss him. Love and prayers to his wife, Tammie, and his children. I pray that God helps you through this difficult time.”.
On the other hand, those who also joined the messages and shared images with Frank They were his co-stars. One of the first was walter emmanuel jones, which gave life to power rangers black, ZackTaylor: “I can not believe it. Rest in peace, Jason David Frank. My heart is sad to have lost another member of our special family.”. This last sentence refers to the death of the actress Thuy Trang, who played Trinithe power rangers yellow, and died in 2001 from a traffic accident.
“Once a Ranger, always a Ranger“, wrote austin st johnrecognized for giving life to Jasonthe power rangers red in the series. The successor of this character, Steve Cardenascommented: Jason David Frank is and will forever be an icon. He dedicated his life to the brand power Rangers and, most importantly, his fans […] Wherever he went, he gave his fans an experience that will last a lifetime. raised the franchise Mighty Morphin a pop culture phenomenon. JDF was a good soul and my brother both on and off screen. The Ranger Nation lost a true hero.”
On the other hand, the director and first power rangers rose (kimberley), Amy Jo Johnson. “Jase, you were beautiful and truly one of a kind. My life would not be the same without your frenetic, hilarious, caring, motivated and creative ball of energy. I will always love you, dear friend. Rest in peace now…”wrote.
David Yost, who played billythe first power rangers blue wrote:My complicated friend, you had my heart the first day. So smart, so funny, so energetic. Such a brilliant light, a force like no other. You shaped and transformed so many lives. I know now you can see the truth of the glory that you are. Thank you thank you thank you”.
Last but not least, we have Karan Ashley, the second yellow Ranger: “All I can say is that I love you. That just doesn’t seem like a big enough sentence. I promise when I pull myself together, I’ll have a long maudlin speech that will be all about you. You’re going to love it! Until then, I love you guys, I’m so sad and I look forward to the day we meet again.”
Jason David Frank He used to be present almost always in different conferences, conventions and events to interact with his fans and remember his years as an actor in the series. In case you want to see him again in his iconic suit and green mask, we remind you that the original 1993 program is available on Netflixwhile Power Rangers: The Movie (1995) and Turbo Power Rangers: The Movie (1997) are in Star+.