Long time Power Rangers star Jason David Frank dies aged 49

Rest in peace

Jason David Frank has passed away at the age of 49. The news was initially broke by his personal trainer and close friend, Mike Bronzoulis, and later confirmed by Frank’s representative, TMZ reports. Fellow Rangers actors Walter Jones and Blake Foster also confirmed his sad passing.

Frank made his debut in the iconic franchise as Tommy Oliver in 1993. The character was skilled in martial arts.

[caption id="attachment_367783" align="alignnone" width="1174"] The star became a fan favourite (Picture: Getty Images)[/caption]

He was later turned into the White Power Ranger due to his popularity with fans, and the new leader of the group, and starred in 123 episodes as one of the leading cast.

He was brought back after the show transformed into Power Rangers Zeo, as the Red Zeo Ranger, and in a later iteration of the series,  Power Rangers Turbo, his character became the first Red Turbo Ranger.

While he left in 1997, he reprised his role various times in the show, including in 2002 for the special 10th-anniversary episode, and then again in 2004.

Frank was also accomplished in martial arts, and 2003, he was inducted into the World Karate Union Hall of Fame.

He was trained in disciplines including Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Judo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and fought professionally from 2008 to 2010.

The actor is survived by his four children.