american actor Jason David Frankknown for his role as Tommy Oliver, the ‘Green Ranger’ in the series “Power Rangers”, passed away at the age of 49, multiple sources report. The actor participated in the children’s series in the original season of the 90s, in addition to having continuous appearances throughout the decades.
Originally reported by the portal Geek Irelandthe news was later confirmed on social networks by Brian Butler-Au, artistic representative of the actor.
“Very saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and client Jason David Frank. Jason was a martial artist best known for playing Tommy on “Power Rangers.” He was a true martial artist and I had the pleasure of managing him for the fights he competed in. If someone you know is depressed, please contact them.”said the representative.
Mike Bronzouilis, who was his coach, spoke in a similar way. Rest in peace my brother from another mother Jason David Frank. I’m still in shock. I feel awful, he called me and left me a message and I took too long. Jason was a good friend to me and I will miss him. Love and prayers to his wife, Tammie, and his children. I pray that God helps them through this difficult time.”
In this context, the artist BossLogic also spoke, who worked with the actor on a project and confirmed the news through common contacts. “This is heartbreaking. condolences to the family”said.
On the side of the actors of the original series, Walter Emanuel Jones, who gave life to the Black Ranger, Zack Taylor, spoke at first: “I can not believe it. Rest in peace, Jason David Frank. My heart is sad to have lost another member of our special family.”, he indicated in reference to the death of the Vietnamese actress Thuy Trang, who gave life to Trini and who died in 2001 due to a traffic accident.
Family life
Jason David Frank married for the first time in 1994 with his wife, Shawna Frank, with whom he had three children: Jacob, Hunter and Skye. Both divorced in 2001. Two years later, in 2003, the actor married again, this time with the martial artist Tammie Frank, with whom he had a daughter, Jenna.
Last August it was learned that the actor’s family life underwent a change when his wife, Tammie Frank, filed a divorce petition with the court. According to the TMZ portal, infidelity was one of the reasons for this. They both got married in 2003.
assassination attempt
In 2017 Mathew Sterling tried to kill Jason David Frank and policemen who attended a comic con in the city of Phoenix (Arizona). The man entered the event with a 12-gauge shotgun, three pistols, a combat knife, pepper spray and throwing stars. It was learned that he would attempt to commit a crime due to the posts he posted on social media, which alerted the authorities.
Three years later, Sterling was sentenced to 25 years in prison, to be served in an institution for the mentally ill. After the sentence, the actor declared that he did not hold any resentment against the man. “I think the sentence was fair. I really hope you get the help you need.”, he indicated.