Jason David (*49*), ‘Power Rangers’ Star, Dies at 49

It appeared like one other merciless web hoax for hours however now it has been confirmed. Jason David (*49*), finest generally known as one of many longest tenured members of the Power Rangers multimedia franchise, has died. (*49*) was solely 49 years previous.

Several of (*49*)’s shut mates and colleagues started memorializing him on social media — together with Walter Emanuel Jones, who co-starred with (*49*) on the unique Mighty Morphin Power Rangers because the Black Ranger. “Can’t believe it … RIP Jason David Frank,” Jones wrote. “My heart is sad to have lost another member of our special family.”

According to TMZ, who confirmed his loss of life, it “was the result of suicide.”

(*49*)’s character, Tommy Oliver, was introducing throughout the first season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, initially as a brainwashed pawn of the villainous Rita Repulsa. He fought the remainder of the unique Power Rangers group, however finally was free of Rita’s management, and joined the Rangers as its sixth member.

Although (*49*)’s position was initially meant as extra of a long-term visitor star, he proved so widespread he grew to become a fixture on Power Rangers for years after which the group’s chief. He later had tenures as the primary White Ranger, and a pair totally different Red Rangers, as Mighty Morphin Power Rangers advanced into quite a lot of totally different groups.

(*49*) additionally starred in each the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie and Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie.

Born in 1973, (*49*) first joined Power Rangers when he was simply 20 years previous, and remained with the franchise till 1997, though he remained intently related to the collection and did make just a few visitor appearances by the years. In 2014 he performed Tommy as soon as once more, in a particular episode of Power Rangers Megaforce.

After leaving Power Rangers, (*49*) appeared in quite a lot of different movies and reveals, and in addition tried hish and at combined martial arts. He was additionally a fixture on the conference circuit, notably after ’90s children grew up and have become extraordinarily nostalgic for the unique Power Rangers. He might be remembered for a really very long time by Power Rangers followers.