Jason David Frank unfortunately died by suicide in Texas. He is survived by his four children.
Jason David Frank (September 4, 1973 – November 19, 2022) was an American actor and MMA fighter best known for his portrayal of Tommy Oliver in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and other Power Rangers series.
Frank was cast as Tommy Oliver, the Green Ranger. The role would last 14 episodes. Because of his popularity, he was reintroduced as the White Ranger and the team’s new commander.
Frank was slated to play Adam Steele in VR Troopers (formerly titled “Cybertron”), and he shot a pilot episode before being called back to Power Rangers.
According to both Frank and Brad Hawkins, Hawkins’ role was originally intended to replace Tommy Oliver as the White Ranger on Power Rangers.
However, due to Tommy Oliver’s popularity among Ranger fans, Frank was reintroduced, with Tommy Oliver taking on the role of White Ranger. Hawkins would take on the VR Troopers.
