One of the original stars of Power Rangers, Jason David Frank, has died, according to TMZ sources.
Frank was a beloved American actor most known in the original “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” franchise as the green power ranger, Tommy Oliver.
The superhero television series kicked off in the early 1990s.
The 49-year-old was also a mixed martial artist.
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Frank’s manager Justine Hunt told TMZ that the actor died in Texas.
Other media reports say Hunt has not confirmed the case of Frank’s death or when he died but asked for privacy for his loved ones.
Frank’s co-star Walter E Jones, who played the Black Ranger on Mighty Morphing Power Rangers shared his condolences online.
āRIP Jason David Frank. My heart is sad to have lost another member of our special family,” Jones’ Instagram post reads.
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Fans have also taken to social media to share their admiration for the actor many grew up watching.
Frank survived by his four children.
Rip Jason David Frank. The Greatest Power Ranger to have ever lived pic.twitter.com/8XDCRGEq36
— PuglifeGames (@PuglifeGamess) November 20, 2022
We just lost Kevin Conroy, now Jason David Frank is gone too?! My childhood idols and heroes are passing before my eyes. Rest in power to the greatest Ranger ever š pic.twitter.com/qzJC7ajU7r
— Garbage Supreme (@StooperSaiyan) November 20, 2022
Rip Tommy! Jason David Frank! pic.twitter.com/dQUHDB8xMy
— š¬š§BritishViperš¬š§ (@BritishViperr) November 20, 2022
Jason David Frankās iconic Power Rangers moments. A thread. šš¾
The Green Ranger debut (1993) pic.twitter.com/0HkgldVLZq
— Freida Slaves (@cxrodge) November 20, 2022