Jason David Frank, actor and mixed martial artist, has died at the age of 49. The cause of death has not been released, but reports suggest it was a suicide.
Born in Covina, California, Frank was originally the Green Ranger, Tommy Oliver, in the early 1990s. He then became the White Ranger. He portrayed the character in both television and film adaptations of the hit series.
Fans mourned his death on social media.
“No way… It really hurts… Those who know me well know how much I love the Power Rangers, my very favorite superheroes. Tommy Oliver remains the most legendary ranger of all time,” he wrote Edmond Dantes on Twitter.
“I can’t think of many people who loved and appreciated their fans as much as he did. He was always friendly and courteous when I saw him. Terrible news,” said Twitter user @liladam87.
Professional wrestler Iron Sheik also paid tribute, writing “RIP JDF YOU THE REAL LEGEND BUBBA I LOVE YOU FOREVER #RIPLEGEND.”
Writer: Bruce Herring
Source: Deadline
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