Jason David Frank.Photo: Amanda Edwards/Getty
Jason David Frank, an actor who starred as the green/white Power Ranger in the hit 1990s television series, has died. He was 49.
“Unfortunately, it is true,” a representative for Frank tells PEOPLE. “Please respect the privacy of his family and friends during this horrible time as we come to terms with the loss of such a wonderful human being.”
“He loved his family, friends and fans very much,” the rep added. “He will be truly missed.”
His death comes 21 years after that of costarThuy Trang, who died in 2001 from injuries sustained in a car accident. She was 27.
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Jason David Frank inMighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie(1995).Saban/Toei/Kobal/Shutterstock
Frank was best known as Tommy Oliver from the originalMighty Morphin Power Rangersfranchise, which ran from 1993 to 1996.
The actor — who was also a mixed martial artist — similarly starred in otherPower Rangersprojects, includingPower Rangers Zeo, TurboandDino Thunder.
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Other acting credits for the late star include the 1990s seriesSweet Valley High,an episode ofFamily Mattersand an episode ofWe Bare Bears.
Per hisIMDB page, Frank was in the midst of filmingLegend of the White Dragonas Erik Reed / White Dragon before his death.
From left: Austin St. John, Walter Emanuel Jones, Jason David Frank and David Yost.Albert L. Ortega/Getty
Frank’sPower Rangerscostar, Walter E. Jones, remembered his friend in asocial media postSunday, writing, “Can’t believe it…. RIP Jason David Frank🙏🏾. My heart is sad to have lost another member of our special family.”
In a statement to PEOPLE, Jones, 51, said: “He was an inspiration to so many people. His presence will be dearly missed. It’s so sad to lose another member of our Ranger family.”
He added, “Jason was one of the biggest pranksters on the show. He had a wild sense of humor. We had our share of ups and downs, but I stayed consistent about being an ear if he needed one. My prayers go out to his family and all that will miss him. May he rest in Power.”
source: people.com
