The original ‘Power Rangers’ mourn the death of Jason David Frank

Jason David Frankthe actor who played the Power Ranger Green Tommy Oliver, passed away on November 19 in Texas at the age of 49.

Frank’s death was confirmed to the Associated Press by his manager, Justine Hunt. No details were released about the cause of the actor’s death, but he was asked to respect “the privacy of his family and friends during this horrible time we are facing. the loss of such a wonderful human being“.

Tommy Oliver was initially introduced as an antagonist in one of the best and most popular series of the 90s under the spell of Power Rangers nemesis Rita Repulsa. After the Green Ranger is freed from Rita’s mind manipulation, he transformed into the White Ranger.a role Frank took on for two seasons.

Jason David Frank tragically joins “the curse of the power rangers“, a series of misfortunes that has haunted the cast of the series since it in 2001 the Yellow Ranger, Thuy Trang (Trini Kwan) passed away in the series), in a traffic accident.

Amy Jo Johnson, the actress who played the Pink Ranger, the love interest of Frank’s character in the series, was one of the first to react in networks to the loss of his former partner. “Jase you were beautiful and really unique,” ​​she posted on Instagram along with a selfie with Frank during a fan convention. “My life would not be the same without your frenetic, hilarious, caring, motivated and creative energy.. I will always love you, dear friend. Rest in peace now…”

Walter Jones, who donned the Black Ranger suit in the original series ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’, he also chose instagram for his farewell. “I can not believe it…. RIP Jason David Frank 🙏🏾. My heart is sad to have lost another member of our special family.”

Austin St. John, the original Red Rangerpublic: “Once a Ranger, always a Ranger. Thoughts and prayers…”