Power Rangers fans were left heartbroken after Jason David Frank left the world. He was one of the original Power Rangers and held a special place in his fan’s hearts. The inaugural green ranger, he would later get promoted to the white ranger as well.
The first Power Rangers, ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ became a hit, as soon as it was launched. And it marked the start of the Power Ranger era. Several other new versions followed. People from all over the world grew up watching this show. Jason David Frank played the character of Tommy Oliver in the original series and was extremely loved by the fans.
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The show made its debut in 1993 and was instantly loved by the fans. Tommy Oliver began as an enemy to the Rangers, but soon did ‘face turn’ and joined the Rangers. Later in his career, he would reprise his role as a Power Ranger in several other shows. This includes ‘Wild Force,’ ‘Turbo,’ ‘Zeo,’ ‘Dino Thunder,’ ‘Megaforce,’ ‘Ninja Steel’, and many more.
Several WWE Superstars such as, The Iron Sheikh, Ryback, and Xavier Woods reacted to the news. Woods wrote that David Frank touched many people’s lives, including there’s. He said, “He touched so many lives including ours.” Fans saw Woods and Kofi Kingston paying a tribute to Frank in the Instagram post, by cosplaying as his characters.
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Frank was a trained martial artist, and MMA fighter, and was also well-versed in Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Judo, and several more. Additionally, he was 49 at the time of his passing.
Fans react to the sad news of Jason David Frank passing away
Former WWE Stars, The Iron Shiekh, and Ryback shared the news of Frank’s death. Current WWE Superstar, Xavier Woods also joined them in sharing the news of the former Green Ranger passing away.
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This news left fans extremely heartbroken, and they started reacting to it.
Woke up to the news that Jason David Frank has passed away. As the green/white ranger he had a huge impact on my childhood. When I finally got the chance to meet him he was always kind to me. Really gonna miss him pic.twitter.com/Oklo4kNyNn
— Austin Creed (@AustinCreedWins) November 20, 2022
I was never lucky enough to have met him, but when I was a kid I asked my mom to make me a Green Ranger costume (even bought the pattern) and for one reason or another it never happened. In 2017 I bought the same suit he wore in the Green Ranger vs. Ryu video for Halloween. pic.twitter.com/w3NjxW9Sri
— GregNog (@TheGregoryYorke) November 20, 2022
Gutted by this horrible news. Sound the Dragon Flute one time today for this legend. #RIPJDF pic.twitter.com/tfrW5vv4OT
— A.J. Martelli (@AJ_Martelli) November 20, 2022
We need to see this drip in his honor on RAW tomorrow.
— BassDS (@BassDS1990) November 20, 2022
Fans were left devastated and heartbroken at the news of Jason David Frank passing away. Further, they were unable to process what had happened. Frank was one of the most loved and warm personalities, and his death affected his fans a lot.
Besides pro wrestling when I was a kid always in and out of the hospital I watch the power rangers it so sad to lose another og power ranger when I saw this my heart broke it feels like losing a family member it hurts that bad
— JordanSixxx (@jordan1sixxx) November 20, 2022
Why do all the greats have to go so soon!? I have always wanted to meet and speak with him. He was coming to the convention at my state…RIP Jason!
— th3fuzzyusagi (@th3fuzzyusagi) November 20, 2022
He was always one of the nicest people. Made sure everyone who met him got an amazing experience. He gave great hugs too haha. He is so so missed in the Ranger community. Sending you virtual hugs!!
— Melissa (@melisserzs) November 20, 2022
I honestly could not believe it when I heard. I wish I could have met him. I loved him as the Green, white and the Red Zero ranger. He's Def in my top 5 rangers of all time. Rip. May the Power protect you always, Jason David Frank.
— Michael Sinclair (@Michael06379669) November 20, 2022
RIP to the man who is the reason I say"ZEET" when I do any quick action pic.twitter.com/BpQU5nzzA0
— D (@TheElusiveD) November 20, 2022
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It always seems to be the good ones we lose too soon. May the power protect him, wherever he is now.
— Sparrow9612 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 – 21 Families = One Family (@Sparrow9612) November 20, 2022
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However, apart from playing an integral role in the superhero show, he also acted in the 1990 series, ‘Sweet Valley High’ , ‘ VR Troopers’ and an episode of ‘We Bare Bears’. However, the 2023 film, ‘Legend of the White Dragon’ is supposed to be his last film.
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