Power Rangers actor and devout Christian Jason David Frank commits suicide at the age of 49.
Jason David Frank committed suicide before passing away. He was best known in the 1990s for his role as the Green Power Ranger in the popular superhero television series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.He was 49.
According to his agent, Justine Hunt, Frank, a mixed martial artist, died in Texas after committing suicide.
Hunt stated in a statement, according to Digital Spy, “Please respect the privacy of his family and friends during this dreadful time as we come to terms with the death of such a lovely human being.”
“The passing of Jason David Frank has severely affected the whole Ranger Nation.” Over the years, JDF made numerous fans smile, and he will be sadly missed. Instagram posts were made from the official Power Rangers account.
“May the power keep him safe at all times.”
Death ensues for Jason David Frank.
Frank’s co-stars also paid tribute to him on social media.
“Jase, you were stunning and very special. Without your frantic, humorous, heartfelt, motivated, creative, and driven ball of energy, my life simply won’t be the same. “My dear friend, you have my undying affection.” “Now may you rest in peace.” The original Pink Ranger, Amy Jo Johnson, authored
“I can’t imagine it. “Adieu, Jason David Frank.” According to Walter Jones, the first Black Ranger, “my heart is broken with the loss of yet another member of our unique family.”
In season 1 of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in 1993, Frank was first cast as Tommy Oliver, the original Green Power Ranger. Later, he was a Black and Red Ranger. As the White Power Ranger, he also served as the group’s leader.
Frank had a professional MMA fighting career in addition to his acting career. He was skilled in many different combat techniques, including Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and others.
Additionally, as a Christian, Frank established Jesus Didn’t Tap, the first MMA clothing line based on Christian principles.
Frank revealed in a 2014 interview with CBN News that his wife had asked him to go to church following the death of his brother.
When he lost his brother, Frank admitted, “I didn’t really grasp what the entire church thing was about.” People kept telling me I needed God and all that stuff, and I was like, “If one more person tells me that, then that’s what it is,” he recalled.
As previously noted by Christian Headlines, Frank also played the same part in the 2017 remake of the original Power Rangers movie, which at the time sparked controversy because it starred a lesbian character as the Yellow Ranger.
Frank’s four children are his only survivors.
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