Jason David Frank, a member of the unique “Energy Rangers” forged, has died at age 49.
TMZ was the primary to report on the dying of Frank, who performed the Inexperienced Ranger (after which the White Ranger), a.ok.a. Tommy Oliver, on the primary iteration of the hit TV collection when it premiered in 1993.
Frank’s rep, Justine Hunt, confirmed that Frank died in Houston, Texas.
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“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,” she stated in an announcement to TMZ, including, “He cherished his household, buddies and followers very a lot. He’ll actually be missed.”
Along with showing in 123 episodes of “Mighty Morphin Energy Rangers” between 1993 and 1996, Frank reprised the position in quite a few subsequent collection inside the “Powers Rangers” franchise, together with “Energy Rangers Zeo”, “Energy Rangers Turbo”, “Energy Rangers Wild Pressure”, “Energy Rangers Dinothunder”, “Energy Rangers Megaforce” and extra.
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Frank additionally appeared within the TV collection “Household Issues”, “Candy Valley Excessive”, “Meego” and “Undressed”, and within the movies “Sirens of the Deep”, “The Junior Defenders”, “The Dragon Warrior”, together with “Underdogs Rising” and “Legend of the White Dragon”, with the latter two but to be launched.
A explanation for dying was not given; nevertheless, a number of sources have reported that Frank took his personal life.
The Canadian Affiliation for Suicide Prevention, Melancholy Hurts and Children Assist Cellphone 1-800-668-6868 all provide methods of getting assist if you happen to, or somebody you understand, could also be affected by psychological well being points.