Energy Rangers’ Jason David Frank’s Reason for Loss of life Revealed

Energy Rangers star Jason David Frank’s explanation for dying has been revealed, Us Weekly can affirm.

The late actor’s spouse, Tammie Frank, confirmed the actor died by suicide. “Whereas Jason was a widely known identify to some, we lived a really regular life with ups and downs, similar to anybody else,” she mentioned in an announcement to Us, noting that hypothesis about Jason’s dying induced her to be “harassed” on-line. “I cherished my husband, and we had been making an attempt to work by way of our issues. His dying comes as a lot a shock to me as anybody else.”

She continued: “The reality is, I had no concept that Jason was considering of ending issues. Sure, he had struggled with psychological well being points and despair earlier than, however I may by no means predict what would occur that night time.”

Tammie recalled her final moments together with her husband earlier than his passing, including, “Jason was a superb man, however he was not with out his demons. He was human, similar to the remainder of us. … All we wish is to recollect Jason and our happiest recollections, and transfer on from the ache of dropping a cherished one. I solely ask for sympathy and understanding throughout this tough time. To all of the followers and supporters of Jason and our household, thanks in your type phrases and needs and God bless you all.”

Information of the actor’s dying was confirmed on Sunday, November 20, in an announcement to TMZ. “Please respect the privateness of his household and buddies throughout this horrible time as we come to phrases with the lack of such a beautiful human being,” Frank’s rep, Justine Hunt, instructed the outlet on the time. “He cherished his household, buddies and followers very a lot. He’ll actually be missed.”

The combined martial artist, who was 49 on the time of his passing, is finest identified for his function within the Energy Rangers franchise. He made his first look on the Mighty Morphin Energy Rangers TV present as Tommy Oliver’s Inexperienced Ranger — and later White Ranger — in 1993. Whereas solely meant to seem in 14 episodes initially, Jason starred in 124 episodes of the child’s fantasy present till its sequence finale in 1996.

The Texas native then reprised his function as Tommy on Energy Rangers Zeo in 1996 for 50 episodes and on Energy Rangers Turbo for 19 episodes in 1997. Jason additionally starred within the Energy Rangers theatrical movies: 1995’s Mighty Morphin Energy Rangers: The Film and 1997’s Turbo: A Energy Rangers Film.

In 2014, the We Naked Bears alum made a comeback after a 10-year absence, returning for an episode of Energy Rangers Tremendous Megaforce in 2014 and 2018’s Energy Rangers Hyperforce and Energy Rangers Tremendous Ninja Metal.

In 2017, he reunited along with his former Mighty Morphin costar Amy Jo Johnson (who initially portrayed Kimberly, the Pink Ranger) for a cameo within the 2017 Energy Rangers Film.

Following his dying, Johnson, 52, took to social media to mourn the Texas native.

“Jase, you had been stunning and actually distinctive. My life simply gained’t be the identical with out your frenetic, hilarious, caring, pushed and inventive ball of vitality,” she wrote by way of Instagram alongside a selfie of the twosome. “I’ll at all times love you, pricey good friend. Please Relaxation now In Peace.”

In the future later, the filmmaker posted a heartfelt video in honor of long-time pal, captioning the publish, “Just a bit second to spend with you all, fascinated about our buddy, JDF.”

Within the clip, Johnson sang just a few emotional songs whereas breaking down in tears. “I simply got here on right here as a result of I used to be feeling actually unhappy and actually it’s actually hitting dwelling in the present day what had occurred and that he’s gone,” she wrote.  “I don’t know. I simply considered all of you guys as a result of I understand how a lot you all meant to him and the way a lot you guys are most likely in the identical quantity of ache and so unhappy.”

Jason’s expertise agent, Brian Butler-Au, shared a tribute on Sunday as effectively. “Very unhappy to listen to about my good friend and consumer Jason David Frank’s passing,” Butler-Au wrote by way of Instagram on the time. “Jason was a martial artist finest identified for enjoying Tommy within the Energy Rangers. He was a real martial artist and I had the pleasure of managing him for the fights he competed in. If anybody could also be depressed please verify on them.”

Past his time on Energy Rangers, Jason was a talented MMA fighter with expertise in karate, taekwondo, judo, jiu-jitsu and muay Thai. He’s survived by 4 kids. He and Shawna Frank had been married from 1994 to 2001 and shared two sons, Hunter and Jacob, and a daughter, Skye. The actor and Tammie married in 2003 and shared a daughter, Jenna.

For those who or somebody is in emotional misery or contemplating suicide, name the Nationwide Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.