The tragic death of Jason David Frank, a beloved ‘Power Rangers’ actor, and former MMA fighter, shocked the whole world. He passed away at the age of 49. Many people found it hard to comprehend how someone like Jason David Frank could pass away so unexpectedly. As shocking as the news itself was, the late star’s spouse, Tammie Frank recently came forward and clarified the circumstances behind his passing.
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She went on to talk about their marriage, and how David Frank was dealing with mental health issues. Tammie Frank stated she thought it was necessary to put an end to the online speculations.
Jason David Frank died of suicide
In her recent interview with People, Tammie Frank revealed the shocking cause of her husband’s death. She stated that Jason David Frank “tragically lost his life to suicide”. She further went into detail about their life and wanted to clear the air in the media about her husband’s demise.
“While Jason was a well-known name to some, we lived a very normal life with ups and downs, just like anyone else. It has shocked and saddened me beyond belief to see that the media has turned my family’s tragedy into a tall tale,” she said.
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Tammie Frank continued by mentioning that her husband was dealing with mental health problems.
Despite the fact that the fans adored the Power Ranger’s star beyond measure, he was having underlying conflicts. Known for his ambitious nature, Jason David Frank once expressed his desire to fight in the UFC, too.
What exactly happened that night
Tammie Frank provided details on what exactly happened the night Jason David Frank passed away. She stated that they were on a weekend break and both were having a good time until the night.
“To help Jason relax and sober up before turning down to sleep, I went downstairs to get us snacks from the lobby. I must’ve been gone no more than 10 minutes. I went back upstairs and began knocking on the door to no answer.”
She continued by saying that when no one answered the door, someone called the police, and the next thing she knew, she lost her husband. “… I was taken downstairs by the police, they were able to open the door and found that Jason took his life.”
“Stop making assumptions and leave my family to grieve peacefully.”
She concluded by requesting the media to avoid further speculation about her husband’s passing and urging people to remember him with the happiest memories.
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