Jason David Frank 'power Rangers' Star Dies At 49

Jason David Frank, an actor and MMA fighter who starred in the first season of 'Power Rangers,' has passed away.

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He was 49. His representative confirmed to TMZ that Mr. Frank passed away in Texas.

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It was as Tommy Oliver, the Green Power Ranger, in the 1993 kids' show that he first gained widespread recognition.

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According to the source, he eventually became the group's new leader after transforming into the white power ranger.

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The show's success spawned a slew of related media, including movies, toys, and action figures.

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It is important that his loved ones have space to grieve in this difficult time.

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