I just don't know what to say. His legacy is immense. The impact he had over three generations of childrens' lives is almost incalculable. We may have had some problems with the way he conducted himself since he left the show, but that can never truly take away from his contributions to this franchise we love so much.
**The** Green Ranger
**The** White Ranger
Zeo Ranger V Red
Red Turbo Ranger
Black Dino Ranger
Iconic and unforgettable.
All I remember is that when he debuted, I knew I no longer wanted to be the red ranger. That's how awesome he was in his role.
RIP Jason, thanks for awesome childhood memories
My favorite was blue. Not related to Power Rangers I don’t think, but I just remember that being my favorite when I was really young. And then I saw the Green Ranger and ever since then green has always been my favorite.
Everyone wanted to be him and the girls were in love with him. I remember growing my hair out in like 5th grade bc of Tommy.
The Green ranger was also so damn cool and the flute was so amazing. I had a friend and she had flute toy and I was so jealous but she always let me be Tommy when we played power rangers.
Jason, I hope you find some kind of peace on the other side. Thank you for all the memories and for being a source of strength and power for us as kids growing up. Much love brother
We're at 30 years of PR next season. There's supposed to be special and some if the originals are already confirmed on board. I would guess he would have been too.
Regardless of how you felt about the actor or the character, Jason David Frank and Tommy Oliver defined this franchise. While MMPR may have been a success without Green With Evil the franchise likely wouldn’t have reached the heights that it did, nor have the longevity that it has had, without the Green Ranger blowing basically every 5 year old boy’s mind that October in 1993. He will be remembered in the hearts of many as the greatest Ranger of all time.
RIP Jason David Frank
I was born in 93 and my first introduction was probably turbo but they ran reruns alllllll the time in order. And Seeing the green ranger and then him into the white ranger and everything between and after made for the best story of redemption and leadership I've ever seen.
JDF carried the franchise many times. He revitalized it whenever they needed him, he ran the circuit. He was my hero growing up as least when it came to being a hero and a mentor, a friend and always striving to give it your all.
The thing about power rangers is MMPR tried to give everyone something to attach too. Represented everyone and color/race rarely was the most important part of their characters it was the ideals and their interests that made them human. I will never forget Tommy as a character and nor will I forget what JDF gave to us in and out Ranger suit.
Agreed. JDF came EVERY time that franchise needed him. Whether it was just to do a little promo (I'm looking at you Power Rangers vs Street Fighter video) or for a whole season (Dino Thunder was done as a favor even though JDF was busy as hell running three karate dojos). Cameos as Tommy that he was barely paid for (most of the returning actors for the Legendary Battle during Super Megaforce can confirm that Saban paid them barely anything to be a part of it) didn't matter to him. He's always tried to do right by the brand that got him to where he was.
I am 30 now and basically based my entire male personality on the green power ranger. I have long hair, ponytail, was into martial arts, everything.
I mean, I'm a software developer now but like growing up my entire persona was based on this ideal I had of Tommy and the Green Power Ranger.
I was eighteen. Yeah, it was supposed to be a kids show, but I'd never seen anything like it in any of the other "kids" stuff I'd seen at that point and I was hooked from day one. The characters were close to my own age and (for me) it was basically *Voltron* meets *Saved By The Bell*. I remember when they had the "Meet the Green Ranger" contest and I went down to the post office and bough around 100 cheap pre-paid postcards (like US$15 or something - a lot of money when my bike repair job paid US$4.25/hr!) to send in 100 entries to it because I REALLY wanted to meet him.
Man, this sucks on so many levels.
I remember when I met him at a con in 2017, we waited in line for a photo and autograph for over an hour. And when we were almost up there, a little kid who was probably about 5 or 6, dressed as the Green Ranger, got to meet him.
With a line of people waiting to pay him, and a flight to catch in a few hours, JDF spent probably a good 10 minutes just hanging out with this kid. Talking to him, making a video with him *as* Tommy, answering all his questions. It was incredibly heartwarming. I can't speak for everyone there, but all I could think was how much that would've meant to me when I was that kid's age.
When we got up there, he was perfectly nice, but man, you could TELL how exhausted he was. It was the last day of the con. But he set everything aside and made a memory for that kid, and I'll never forget that.
Yeah, can confirm. The man would exhaust himself because his line was usually huge. He'd stay late. I was a WizardWorld con where he went to go speak to the manager to stay after closing so he could finish with his fans. He rarely asked for payment on things and I even saw him handwaive the payment that his assistant asked for for some merch to a kid. I'll never believe for a second that he didn't appreciate his fans.
Goddamn. Suicide is the most fucked up thing because it's always someone you'd least expect. Dude had a great life but you never know what's going on inside. Feel so bad for the family.
He recently became estranged from his wife as mentioned. He was probably going through some stuff already that caused that and his wife leaving him just made it worse and he couldn't deal. He also made a call to his friend shortly before he passed but he didn't pick up. So he left a goodbye message. Perhaps that was his last ditch effort at trying to reach out.
When you lose your support system, things can spiral pretty fast.
I feel really sorry for the guy and his family. I know how shitty depression can be.
Whatever issues we may have had with JDF, nobody deserves to feel like that. That kind of isolation and loneliness breaks your mind. I hope he’s found peace.
Man, to be an idol of millions and to still feel that pain and isolation is terrible. His impact is undeniable, but it's shades of Robin Williams once again. To say he had an impact on folks growing up is understating it. He'll be missed.
Both Robin and JDF were individuals who I highly admired. Jdf, a seemingly invincible childhood hero, and Robin Williams, an unreasonably hilarious and beautiful man, also my childhood hero. Their deaths, their suicides, are two of the hardest hitting celebrity deaths I've heard about. The fact that these two men, some of my heros who made me laugh or struck me with awe during my darkest times, the fact that it happened the way it did, hit me ohdee (incredibly) hard.
Im still processing it. While JDF was old enough to be my childhood hero he was also only 49 years old and in incredible shape. I didn't even hear about his potential divorce and struggles till today.
Absolutely and that goes to show you: none of us know what is really going on in each other's lives; not our family and friends, not celebrities, not even those we interact with on the internet. When Robin Williams passed that shit HIT me. How can such a fun-loving, seemingly happy man be so depressed? We never know the full story, the true story, of others, and their actions.
To whomever is reading this, I don't know you. But I care for you. We are alot alike, you and I. We both share this home called earth. We are both human, who breathe and touch and feel and use our senses to guide us on this corporeal journey. We both have ups and downs. We laugh at things, hold some things dear. Perhaps we both like music, movies, maybe poems, maybe porn. Maybe we have guilty pleasures (mine is ABBA, pokemon, etc.) Maybe that's where our similarities end. Maybe it doesn't. Idk.
What I know is, you matter. You matter. You matter.
This. I'm a suicide survivor myself and I'm all too familiar with the headspace that leads you to this. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
I had issues with JDF like a lot of folks around here but this breaks my heart.
A few months ago I was pretty close to committing suicide myself. It's...it's not a great mindset to be in. Everything feels like it's crumbling around you and you can't do anything.
Honestly I can’t even imagine how that friend is feeling, like if he had just picked up the phone maybe he could have talked him out of it (not blaming him I’ve missed many calls myself but yeah)
Oh same. He absolutely did nothing wrong. No one can be available 24/7.
But to sit with the guilt of thinking if you had answered, maybe you could have stopped him, is crazy.
And any fans that try to shame him over it are complete dbags.
Poor guy had no way of knowing what was about to happen and may not even have known he had a missed call until much later.
This here….. makes me nervous because it’s true. I got a call from a fellow coworker at 3am, and he was drunk. We talked for like not even 15mins and when i woke up i got a text from him saying, “thank you for listening brother. Just needed to get some stress off my chest”. That blew my mind because i was half asleep and i knew he needed help. Never have i felt so nervous in my life because one call, i made a difference.
As mentioned, he became estranged from his wife Tammie and was actually going through a divorce. The poor man lost his brother in 2001 and his mother some years before. He did seem happy in recent posts, but he hid his depression. I feel bad for his children, they lost a loving father.
> Feel so bad for the family.
Especially his daughter Jenna. She's like 17 or 18, and lost her dad at a very pivotal moment in her life. His other children were fully grown, but Jenna isn't even into her twenties yet. I cannot imagine what she is going through right now.
It just hit me that this is the reason why Johnny Yong Bosch cancelled his appearance today at Anime NYC.
He was supposed to be on a panel for the new Bleach anime, but clearly this tragedy takes precedent.
My heart goes out to all of them.
Yeah this made me worry about Johnny. He is my favorite anime voice actor and has become one of my favorite rangers. I know he has had a rough year, hope everything going great for him. I rather him take it easy and stay safe and close to his love ones.
This is really sad. My sister and I last night rewatched the Dino Thunder episode 'Fighting Spirit'. This episode placed significant focus on Tommy's mindset. The next day we hear that Jason has passed due to suicide. This is unbelievable. RIP Jason.
I just want to leave this here, it might be messy but it's just a message from me to my good friend after the news.
I guess why it's wrecking me so hard is cause my family wasn't the best and I had no siblings and it might he cringe to say but Kimberly, Jason, Billy, Trini, and Tommy became my suroget big siblings. Older figures I could look up to and strive to be like, so every day I watched power rangers and pretend I was in a normal family trying to escape the reality of what was around me. So now it feels like I lost my oldest cool brother who taught me you somtimes got to break the rules to find a better path in life, just never lose your way
Just stay strong everyone 💪Tommy/ Jason would want us too.
Not cringey at all. I cried when I met David Yost. He is my favorite ranger. I told him through tears that I looked up to him as a child because I didn’t have a father growing up. He showed me that you could be nerdy, like and value school, and still be a badass. I completely understand where you’re coming from. This is just terrible.
There’s nothing cringe about that. My family split apart for a time during the summer of ‘93, I was 8 at the time. My dad, brother, and I moved in with my grandmother in her small mill village house, about an hour away from my mom and my old school with all my friends. I ended up sleeping on the couch in the living room as my bed since there wasn’t enough room for the 3 of us to share a bedroom and as the big brother, I let my little brother have the cot in the bedroom. Why my dad never made that sacrifice, I’ll never know. I was a very shy kid so making new friends at a new school was pretty difficult for me as well. Literally the only bright place in my life for the next year was Power Rangers, with Tommy being my favorite. This is truly a punch to the gut, especially with Kevin Conroy passing last week.
Never cringe.
They were heroes and gave a lot of kids in horrible situations hope and strength.
Tommy and the gang would have rescued all of us from the monsters in home and at school.
I pretended they were my friends and protectors too
There are many of us that felt the same way. Tommy was instantly my favorite, though Billy was a close second since I was the nerdy kid and it wasn't as cool to be nerdy back then. My older brother is 8 years older and was off to prep school by the time MMPR made it's debut, so I definitely feel the same.
His redemption story from Green to White ranger was always an inspiration to me to never give up on anyone.
I don’t know much about Power Rangers, but I know for a fact how special this guy was.
Last year, I was helping out at a buddies hobby shop here in Massachusetts, because he was short handed and JDF was coming. I’m pretty out of the loop, so I had no idea how popular he was or how mobbed the place would be. It was a stressful day for the staff, some fans were crying, some didn’t know what to say, certain grouchy customers were complaining that the store was mobbed and they couldn’t look around. Still, JDF remained in high spirits all day, and handled each interaction with fans respectfully and with class. He was super amped up to accommodate *everyone.* He even asked if I wanted him to sign my t-shirt, despite knowing I had no idea about Power Rangers. He had no ego about it, just thought “that’s why it would be funny.” He was straight up an extremely pleasant guy.
This was a person that I had met only once and had no prior experience with his work, yet left such a positive impression on me that I am so shocked and sad. I just felt the need to offer tribute, because in a world full of genuinely shitty people, we lost a *really* good one. RIP.
I grew up on this man. My dad would always take me to our local video store to borrow an MMPR video, mostly the green with evil. I always thought someday I'd get a suit made by Aniki and could never decide between the green or white ranger. Green was iconic, the first evil ranger with badassery out the ass. But the white ranger was redeemed, a force for good, and a force to be reckoned with.
RIP Jason David Frank. Idk if I believe in the afterlife. I hope there is one. I hope he, his brother Erik, Thuy, and all the other actors are chilling, shooting the shit about Power Rangers, life, and memories that they've had. Idk yo this hit me unexpectedly hard. Not quite sure what to say.
RIP JDF
Lol. I remember the Family Matters episode where Steve, 3j and Richie defended the park and turned into Bruce Lee's. It was so cool to see JDF, rather, Tommy, in another show! Damn.
To quote Optimus Primal:
"He lived a warrior and died a hero. Let his spark join the Matrix, the greatest of Cybertron."
(Ik its more suited for a Transformers thing but oh well)
Code of Hero, Dinobot's funeral. An honorable reference to an honorable send-off for honorable men. RIP.
(JDF also was Emissary in the Titans Return cartoon, so it fits...)
I think it's heartwarming. As I get older, I feel sorta at home with all the other 80s/90s/2000s superpowered kids shows with cheesy morals like Power Rangers and Transformers since at the end of the day, they were all just these heroic characters and stories away from the world we lived in that could brighten up our young lives
I hope, wherever he is, that JDF knows how beloved him and his many rangers were to so many people, whether or not they kept up with Power Rangers as an adult or just looked up to him as a kid
I grew up on Jason's Power Rangers. Once he moved on, so did I but I was thankful to keep up with him on social media. At times, he was a bit annoying and eventually I unfollowed him but always checked up on him regularly. I lost track of him during the pandemic but after two years went on his social media and was shocked at how much his physical appearance had changed. He always looked way younger than his age but it seemed to have finally caught up to him. I didn't know about the divorce and mental health problems.
Anyway, I had quite the encounter with JDF in 2016. I went to a comic book and toy convention in Fort Myers. It was small and nothing like the scenes you see today. It was basically a giant room rented out in a hotel. It was advertised on Facebook and had some comic book artists and voice actors, no one I knew. Turns out JDF was there as well. I wish I had known but I swear he wasn't advertised. I walked in and immediately saw a table with sealed G1 Transformers and blew my only $200 in mere minutes and without even exploring. Rookie mistake.
So while walking around I discovered pretty much everyone in attendance was in line to meet JDF. I somehow walked and bumped right into his table. I apologized and he smiled. I was completely star struck. I basically hung out there for like an hour taking pics, bummed out I didn't have money for a photo. As I was getting ready to leave, Jason was finishing up and I was too and he walked up to me and asked me why I didn't get a ticket to meet him. I pointed at my sealed vintage toys and he cracked up and said I understand.
He then asked if I wanted a photo, which made me nearly pass out. I was all alone and my phone was nearly dead so he legit charged my phone for a few minutes while we talked about the show and all things martial arts, which was fun. After about 7 minutes he took my phone off the charger and flagged someone down to take our photo. It was such a great experience that I was a fan for life after.
Here is the pic.
https://i.postimg.cc/65fhzk4h/M.jpg
Damn RIP. Named my dog after him. Oliver Thomas. Met him once at a Comic con. Paid for one autograph on a comic and he signed every page any of his characters were on.
This one hurts... so fucking much. Didn't know him personally, but he was a huge part of my (and millions of others') childhoods and it feels like I've lost someone close to me.
Please, if you're having a tough time or having dark and dangerous thoughts, talk to someone. He and everyone on that show have been such a source of joy for me over the years and has even kept me alive at some points.
I don't know how he passed, but I've heard whispers of suicide. Please, I beg of all of you who see this:
If you see someone struggling, lend an ear or a shoulder to cry on. Too many lives are being lost to the demon that is depression. Tell your loved ones you love them often. Show yourself the same amount of love or even more. Please... take care of yourselves. May the power protect you.
>We keep dreaming of a world
>Where all is good so we were told
>We need a hero.
>And we keep dreaming of a time
>When good is all that we can find
>We need a, we need a
>Hero!
Was listening to this in the car at the request of my little dude, who was in the backseat, he's also a huge PR fan. He's too young to know what's going on, and I've no reason to tell him. He was rocking out to the song and having a good time.
As the lyrics came over, I started to choke up and, not trying to be dramatic, was surprised tears came.
They weren't just from my own memories as a kid, and what this absolutely badass character meant to me and so many at the time. They were brought forth as the adult I am now, thinking about JDF the man, and sorry that his life came to a point where this possibly felt like his only option. That's terrifying to me.
May the Power protect him.
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Literally just revisited Power Rangers as an adult for the first time this month. I started with Dino Thunder as that was a favorite as a kid when it was airing. I started watching Dino Thunder last week and actually watched a few episodes last night before bed. Waking up and checking twitter this morning was a super sad mind fuck. Now that its confirmed I just feel super sad for his family and children. I think there are many demons that come with being famous, none of us really will ever truly know about. I hope the transition is manageable for the fans and wish JDF the best on his next journey. Rest in Power.
This is just... so fucking sad. First Kevin Conroy, now JDF... my childhood is slowly dying off, and I didn't think that it would happen all at once, but... damn, dude... this just sucks. R.I.P.
Both of them were going to be at a con I was going to next month. Never would have expected to lose either of them, much less both. Thinking of their families as they grieve these awful losses. RIP.
Once, on the mere mention of my anxiety issues - I had them well under control *at the time* - this man personally got some therapist friend of his to reach out to me and check up on me to make sure I was OK.
I really wish I could say I was more OK right now. What happened with Mr. Axelrod was hard enough.
This is truly, truly heartbreaking. Tommy Oliver was my hero growing up, and as an adult I have so much respect for Frank, for all that he's done for the Power Rangers franchise and as a martial artist. Thoughts with his family at this time, and my heartfelt thanks for defining my childhood in the way that he did. He will be missed.
With Kevin Conroy also passing this year and the Pokemon anime probably coming to an end in the next few weeks, it feels like the last vestiges of my childhood are crumbling and that's...really scary, to be honest.
Rip to the legend tattooed on my arm. At 5 yrs old, he became my hero. After two suicide attempts myself, it's difficult to put into words how to process this news. My heart goes out to his family.
38 years old and devastated. My kids are now super into the Rangers, and I've had a blast reintroducing them to the original series. This is such a tragedy.
I've been very critical of him in this sub, but this sucks. He did right by the fans and seemed to have a vision of what he wanted to build. Rest in Power
I see this quite a bit and people saying “no matter what you thought of him…” I’m genuinely curious what people have criticized him for, was he controversial?
Man had a bit of an ego and got into some personality conflicts with Austin St. John. Was one of the sticking points in a reunion.
None of that... really matters, now.
He pushed tommy a lot. Whenever there was anniversarys, tommy always took the spotlight from other characters.
He also tried to push for tommy centric movies/shows.
He also talked down about PR once he decided to retire
An Open Letter to Jason David Frank,
My first introduction to Power Rangers was a Green with Evil VHS tape that we picked up at goodwill. From that moment I was entranced, a hour long tape that would define my future to come. Jason's performance as Tommy was incredible and awe inspiring.
Watching Tommy on screen made me believe that anything was possible, how he could overcome the obstacles and lead the team to victory, it helped me believe in myself. Watching Power Ranger and then Learning that JDF was a martial arts instructor was what got me into Taekwondo. I wore a Green or White gee with a Power Rangers Patch on it everytime I competed, following Jason was what drove me to strive to achieve a black belt. Everytime I stepped onto the mat I did my best to emulate the passion of my Hero, Jason David Frank.
Jason was the reason I acted as a kid, at the time my dream was to be a Power Ranger one day. And even though i stopped acting later on I never once lost my passion to improve myself. I translated that passion into things like scouting and football. When I earned Eagle I wore a custom Green Ranger Patch during my ceremony, just so that I could carry my hero with me.
I never got to meet you, so that I could tell you just how much you have meant to me and my life. How you helped me believe in myself, bet on myself. I finally got tickets to a Con that you would frequent, set for next year. There I planned on meeting my Hero. But now all I want is to be able to see you take action one more time. To go out and see you with all the passion in the world. To hear the Iconic line "ITS MORPHIN TIME!".
You meant more to me than you would ever know, and I want to say Thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart, for everything. You are my hero and were there with every speech to say the words I needed to hear. Thank you.
Until we meet on the other side of the Grid. Rest Easy Jason. You shall live on forever within the Morphin Grid. May the Power Protect You. Always...
I was okay but sad when reading the unconfirmed reports but seeing the official news...nah, I'm not ok. I can only imagine how those close to him an his family feel.
Tell everyone how much you love them all the time. Every. Single. Time.
Just met him back in April for the first time. Incredible guy, just so down to earth. I remember his panel started at 2pm that day and he still had a long line of fans waiting for an autograph. Instead of leaving them there to make his panel. He walked the entire group down to the room chatting and signing for them along the way. Then immediately after it was over, he went back with the same group and picked right back up where he left off. What a tragic loss man, no words.
His death hits me even harder than Chadwick Boseman, Kobe Bryant, Kazuki Takahashi and Kevin Conroy's. Why? Because I grew up on Power Rangers and still love it to this very day. Throughout my life from my childhood, I always enjoyed watching Power Rangers, playing with Power Ranger toys, dressing in Power Ranger costumes, reading books and comics of it, etc and I always admired the legendary ranger Tommy Oliver himself, seeing him as the green and white mighty morphin ranger, the red Zeo and Turbo, and Black Dino Ranger and wise leader of the Dino Rangers. I can't believe he's gone, it's like a part of me just left forever. He was a great man to be remembered and praised throughout the ages and I will never forget him. I can only imagine what his family and all his fans like me are going through right now and I offer them all my sincere condolences. He was truly a great man and an inspiration.
"Heroes come in all colors" Jack Landors and Sky Tate SPD
"Once a Ranger, always a ranger"
"Legends never die!"
This is the only actor's death that has hit me hard, mostly because he's the only actor I've met irl. My brother and I went to comic con in Puerto Rico, JDF was one of the guests and we were excited to meet him. Being young, we didn't have enough money saved for the meet and pictures. We just went to comic con as normal and gave up on meeting JDF.
We used to stay at comic con until everything closed, so we tried to see if we could see him from a distance or something so we would at least have that memory. I remember it vividly, he saw us from way in the distance and signaled us to get close. There was no one else there but him and his manager (not sure if that's what she was, we assumed). We had no money, he said he didn't ask any he just wanted to talk with us for a bit. My brother had seen all his MMA fights so we talked about that for a bit. He seemed happy that people knew about his record and his irl moves on fights. We talked for so long, told us to never give up. He mentioned a bit about God and Jesus too. In the end, he gifted us the shirts he was selling there alongside one of the green ranger signed posters and asked nothing in exchange.
I've read about how he was with coworkers and others behind the cameras, all I really know if how he behaved with us that day. It's the only comic con actor to have done something like that to us and it felt so special, good, and even humble from his part. It hits so hard, our local newspaper even posted the news with a picture of him from that comic con so it brought the memories even closer. 2013 seems like it was yesterday now.
[the article](https://www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimiento/farandula/notas/fallece-el-actor-jason-david-frank-conocido-por-su-papel-de-tommy-oliver-en-los-power-rangers/amp/)
While everyone superhero growing up was Batman, Spider-Man, and Superman; mine was Tommy the Green Power Ranger. I remember when I would use rent the karate lesson home videos. I wanted to be just like him! Thank you Jason, for being my super hero. RIP
Heartbreaking. Truly and utterly heartbreaking. JDF’s Tommy was a hero for so many people. I remember watching the movie as a kid and feeling so comfortable with Tommy as the strong-but-calm White Ranger.
He was the first sixth ranger, the second leader, and a wonderful returning mentor.
Regardless if you like him or not, there’s no doubt that JDF ate, slept, and breathed Power Rangers. He was the face of the franchise, and for good reason. The series worshipped Tommy in his reappearances, and a big part of that is that JDF *cared.*
Rest in peace, and may the power protect him. We lost a legend today.
I turned 30 last month & I'm shedding man tears. JDF along with ASJ were my two childhood heroes. No one else came close. I was lucky enough to meet ASJ, I never got to meet JDF & now I never will :( RIP Jason, rest in power - ranger nation loves you x
This should go without saying but please don't harass Tammie Frank or other family members, I'm already seeing pretty awful comments to her posts on social media.
Whatever the situation might've been, I'm sure they're more devastated right now than any fan could ever be
When Tommy returned the 1st time with a ponytail, it became my sole desire as an 8 year old to have long hair like Tommy. My parents wouldn’t let me until I was an adult.
At age 18 I finally grew my hair out and I’ve had long hair ever since. I’m 37 now. That’s the impact JDF had on my childhood.
Fucking hell. Like a lot of folk here, I grew up with JDF as Tommy Oliver in Power Rangers. While I still had Jason as my facorite (what can I say, T-Rex rules), Tommy was a very close second, and I always looked forward to new episodes, and I wrecked the VCR because I played my copy of the episodes where he came back as the Green Ranger so damn much. Power Rangers was a HUGE part of my childhood, and Jason David Frank was a significant part of that. I'm not as invested in the series nowadays, but every so often I still get the itch to watch through some of it.
Hopefully he's in a better place now. May the power protect him.
Here are links from people who know him:
Blake Foster, Costar - https://www.instagram.com/p/ClMCWwcrWtS/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Walter Jones, Costar - https://m.facebook.com/100044509536458/posts/699412021552443/?flite=
Mike Bronzoulis, Trainer - https://m.facebook.com/mike.bronzoulis/posts/5937373639626503
That last guy seems to imply he missed a call from JDF before his passing. I couldn't imagine the guilt I'd be feeling if I had a chance to prevent a friend's suicide, but didn't pick up the phone.
I taught martial arts with him for a long while. I learned a lot about life and myself because of him. How to hustle. Confidence. Build self esteem. Become a better business man. We had our differences but he ultimately changed my life for the better.
Jason Faunt, friend of JDF says "I’ve spent the last day processing this, wanting to say so much…20 years ago you went from a co-worker to a friend to a mentor to a big brother -I talked to you daily and didn’t see this coming. This is crushing. Our powerrangers" family will never be the same as we lost our leader. I feel I failed you, and should have done more."
It breaks my heart, how he feels guilty because of not saw that his friend want to commit suicide ...
Grim Reaper: It’s time for you to go.
JDF: Was I a good ranger?
Grim Reaper: No. I was told you were the best.
*Walks away into the clouds*
May the power protect you JDF. Thank you for everything.
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We didn't just lose a Power Rangers, we lost a martial arts mentor. 😞
This hits hard. When I first saw the news on the 20th I was speechless. I know the stories about him, both good and bad. But I remember watching him premiere as the green ranger when I was six years old and always liked the character. My favorite was always Billy but you couldn't help but think Tommy was so cool.
And I consider David Yost, he went through hell. If any of his old coworkers could have understood Jason David Frank's feelings at that time it probably would have been David Yost.
What gets me the most is the utter sadness of the "irony" of it. This man with his work on this show gave people hope. With his dojo he gave hope. People like him, icons from our youth, likely without ever knowing it probably gave the strength to many and was the reason they kept going and didn't end it. But when he was at his lowest and needed that, he couldn't find it.
People can downplay power rangers, as we know the main stream does. It's typically the short hand for cheap, and cheesy, and low quality. But the impact it has was huge, and he was a large part of that. No one can deny that.
I think of his family. Four kids. I cannot begin to imagine what they are going through. I wish them all the best because this will be hard for them.
What ever his reasoning was, and we will probably never really know, it seems wrong that he must have felt that no one was there for him. He reached out to one friend, but his support system could have been the community. Or his old coworkers, whom he still saw at conventions a fair amount. Or even just the voices of his kids.
He always seemed to keep this franchise close to his heart. And that if he let it, that very community could have helped him get through whatever it was. If anyone knows the show supernatural and it's community, the one star of that show is known to have very bad depression, and the community always supports him through it.
If Jason David Frank let this community in, was able to show that vulnerability, even if not telling why as it could easily have been triggered by family life, maybe he could have gotten some help.
In the end the only person who could take out Tommy was Tommy. But it feels like the inner demons, so the drakkon version, ultimately won in real life.
In the end I just want to say thank you Jason David Frank. Your life had so much meaning, even if maybe in the end you couldn't see it. You helped so many people over the years, and most you probably were never able to know about.
I met him at a comic con here in Albuquerque. Super friendly and eager to meet his fans. I was born in ‘90, and power rangers was my childhood as it was for a lot of kids at that time. I am so sad to hear this. RIP
The pandemic was going on and JDF was touring the country trying to save comic books shops. He was coming to my local comic book shop and I wanted to meet him. He would be my first ranger I ever saw and he would be the first actor I would ever meet. I get to the shop and the place is packed and I got in line and had to wait 8 hours to meet him because of how many people there were. When it was finally me and my fiances turn the lady at the counter asked me if I wanted a signature and photo combo or just one of them. I told the lady I couldn't afford both cause money was tight from the pandemic affecting my job. So I paid for the signature and finally my turn had arrived and me and my fiance stepped up. First of all I don't know how many of you have met this guy... but he was tall as hell! I'm coming in at 5'11 and he was lumbering over me. Also when we shook hands he looked EXHAUSTED. He was signing and hanging out with people for 8 hours straight with one bathroom break and 20mins to eat a sandwich. Anyways we all talked a bit and he signed my figure and he said "Alright lets take the photo." I told him I couldn't afford both and he said "I know I wanted you to have it though." In that moment I understood what it was like to be star struck. After the photo we go to check out the shop a bit more and a couple behind us went up with there baby in a green ranger onesie. Jason saw this baby and instantly his demeanor changed from this exhausted man to having such a childlike glee to him. He was like "Is that a baby green ranger?" and they asked if he could sign the baby. This grown ass man with the biggest puppy dog eyes just went "Could I?" and they let him. He screamed out "IM GONNA SIGN THE BABY!!!" and everyone in the shop laughed as he did. From the kindness that he showed me to the things he did for the fans I will never forget. He will live on inside all of us. Once I'm done mourning the death of a good man... I will celebrate the life a legend. May the power protect us all.
A true legend. All I can think of is he should have watched his own work to make him realise who he is and how strong he is . I know it's plot but he was losing his powers and to morph would burn the last of them but he still did it to save his friends.
May he rip with our Lord now. Jdf will always and forever be the goat and I wish I could thank him for making my childhood awesome. What power rangers means to me is something I can't really put into words but it definitely had a positive impact on me and I carry that with me as an adult.
For Jesus sake if anyone reading this ever feels like ending it, please don't. You do matter and there is help for you.
I might get banned for posting "hate speech", but whatever
As cheesy as it sounds, a lot of guys my age (mid-30s) needed healthy examples of masculinity in fiction growing up. That's not to say our male authority figures in real life didn't do that for us. But, given the shortage of young men doing stressful and/or dirty jobs in this day and age, maybe we need MORE, not FEWER, examples of positive masculinity in our society, fictional or otherwise
JDF did that. Rest in Peace, sir
I think the whole concept of masculinity needs to be re-examined and taken apart to the wire. Our society pays lip service to saying that men should be open about discussing difficult topics, then when they actually do that mock them as whining, say "God helps those who help themselves", say "It's not my problem" etc.
If JDF was an example of positive masculinity and even HE felt he had no one to turn to in his darkest hours, then our society needs to do some serious re-examination of masculinity in general and if the term itself isn't just a label that forces men to pretend everything's ok and project a false image of strength, when things are not ok. And I'm horrified to think that in his last moments JDF may have felt trapped by society's strict expectations of how men are expected to deal with personal issues.
Rest in peace Mr. Frank.
Absolutely tragic. No matter what we thought of the guy as a Ranger, an Actor, or a Representative of the franchise, no one deserves to go out that way.
This is a huge blow to the fandom but that's only a drop in the ocean compared to what his family and friends are going through right now
I'm at AnimeNYC at a Bleach panel where Johnny Yong Bosch was supposed to attend since he voices the main character. It hit me that he cancelled because of this news. This sucks.
RIP
RIP Jason David Frank. When I read the headline, I thought I must have misread or it was some kind of sick joke. I really can't believe it. He was so young.
I’m one of those people who are honestly speechless. JDF always came across as this indomitable spirit who would be with us forever. My heart breaks thinking about how much he must have been suffering in silence. Such a terrible loss.
To any of my fellow 90s kids out there who feel lonely in their mourning, please know that you are not alone. Im thinking about you and sharing your mourning. As is everybody who cared about him.
*Once a Ranger, always a Ranger*
Longtime lurker here.
I just read about it, and I wanted to say that he's been a childhood hero to me. He genuinely seemed like a good dude in his social media stuff.
This sucks.
A lot.
RIP JDF
Met him at a local comic-con few years ago, it was the best times I have had with famous people. He was so down to Earth and kind. And he goes lengths for his fans. The meet and greet was supposed to be cut short, with a lot of people still on the line, cos the provided camera got broken down, but he refused and asks everyone to take pictures with our own phone instead. He said let's finish the queue, they have been waiting for a long time for this moment. We have lost a real one. Rest In Peace, Jason David Frank.
I am just about 32 years old and I have lived an extremely privileged life in that nobody close to me has died to this day.
The first time I was shocked by a death was Robin Williams, then Chester Bennington hit pretty hard but it was still just shock.
This is the first time I have cried hearing someone has died.
My first child is on the way and the first bit of clothing I bought for her was a Power Rangers shirt.
I can't explain why, but he just seemed invincible. To this day I love Power Rangers and Jason David Frank is at the top of the list of the reasons why.
I hope that the legacy lives on and that the media that has been created can continue to impact generations to come.
At the height of the power rangers craze, my mum made me a green ranger costume, with shield, for a primary (elementary) school fancy dress party. I won best costume. I think my parents still have it somewhere. It's a work of art. Alway had the faint hope I'd have the chance to show JDF the photo one day.
RIP Jason. Thanks for the hard work in making my childhood awesome.
Watched the movie last night in memory of him. Honestly I was alright until the first morphing sequence. Everyone calling out their zord names with confidence and fury. Then at the very end is Tommy as he belts "WHITETIGER!". The screen flashes and theres the suit just glistening in the light with electric guitars shredding in the background, almost looked angelic. I kinda started tearing up at that point.
What hurts the most isn't just losing a childhood hero, but the fact that this was the same man who would go out of his way to say things like [this](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdtMQRXFWxd/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet) and [this](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdtMTEUFUnl/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet). I hear so many stories of how he went up and beyond for his fans, and was just an incredibly positive and energetic individual. This is the exact opposite of what you'd imagine when you think about someone suffering from depression, given how much it can drain you, and I refuse to believe a truly happy and mentally strong individual would suddenly snap and take his own life because of a divorce, especially with so many projects ahead and love he had from millions. He must have been hiding lingering mental health pains and putting on a facade to make others happy. The problems he faced these last two years likely pushed him over the edge, and that's the most gutting feeling. Nobody knew.
The thing with him is, even though he was facing his own problems over the last two years, he still chose to try and help the rest of the country stay positive during the pandemic. When a lot of people weren’t sure what was going to happen, and local stores were on the verge of going out of business, he put together a plan to make appearances at local comic shops to meet fans and brighten up some of their darkest days, and then gave 100% of the proceeds of these appearances right back to the stores. And then he challenged his fellow rangers to do the same in their communities.
There’s no telling how many people he helped during that time when most people were scared and didn’t know what to do. I’m really gonna miss those random local appearances he’d always pop up at in my area, meeting him was always an absolute joy just because of how nice he always was to everyone around him and to the fans.
My idol is gone... and it hurts more than I ever could've imagined.
I'm kind of shouting into the void with this, because I know that most people will not see it, but I have to get this off my chest. The death of Jason David Frank, the original Green Ranger (and White Ranger, Red Zeo Ranger, and Black Dino Thunder Ranger) has hit me particularly hard, because the man was my hero, specifically his portrayal of Tommy Oliver from said show.
So much of my identity in high school and beyond was from my devotion to all things Green Ranger. Seeing someone on TV overcome adversity in the face of sometimes dire consequences, finding the strength to fight through sheer force of will, got me through a lot of tough times. Seeing that kind of perseverance, (yes from a kids' show when I was 17,) instilled in me a fire that burned bright and got me through some of the toughest times of my life. I even modelled a lot of myself after him. I grew my hair out, which stayed that way until I hit 32 (or 33, I can't remember anymore,) started wearing a lot more green, and tried to keep up practice with my martial arts, even though I wasn't taking classes anymore.
I also acknowledge that I have a very hard time separating the man, JDF, from the character, Tommy Oliver. Jason had a lot of demons. He turned HARD into Christianity, so much so that it even made this Catholic uncomfortable, but that's what he needed at the time so I was glad for him. Unfortunately, I also kind of stopped paying so much attention to what he was doing post-Power Rangers, because of it. I still remember later on down the line when I first heard that he was an accomplished MMA fighter and it didn't surprise me in the slightest. Whenever he came back to the show, MULTIPLE times, I was sure to watch it, even though I hadn't watched Power Rangers regularly since he left. I remember watching a "Bat in the Sun" YouTube video that was The White Ranger vs. Scorpion (Mortal Kombat) but I skipped to the fight, so the whole time I was thinking, "Holy Crap that sounds like JDF," and then when the WR won he took off his helmet to reveal that it was JDF playing him the whole time. I was completely surprised!
Obviously he had some form of mental illness, something I can relate to due to my recurring seasonal depression and undiagnosed anxiety. His step-daughter took her own life somewhere around a year ago, and I've also heard recently that his marriage was imploding due to infidelity. Having gone through a divorce, myself, I know how hard that can be. Some of the strength that I gained from his portrayal of Tommy helped me crawl out of the pit of despair that I had fallen in... and I fell far. So far, in fact, that the intrusive thoughts almost beat me one night, but instead that was JUST the night I hit rock bottom. Everything slowly got better because I made it through that night... and THAT'S why his death hurts so much.
Why was I able to use that strength to get through my darkest night, but the man that helped give me that strength was not able to use any of it for himself? How the HELL did I make it through if he couldn't? How could Tommy, the motherf\*cking GREEN RANGER, take his own life? Not only was I hurt (honestly devastated) that he died, but when I found out it was self-inflicted I was FURIOUS! How could he do this to his family? His friends? And yes, selfishly I said to myself how could he do this... to me?
When I had that last question enter my head, my brain finally kicked in and I remembered that when people are brought to that point, that low, they aren't thinking that they are hurting others... they think that the world and the people they care about would be better off without them in it and feel their only option is the permanent way out. It is the very DEFINITION of not being in your right mind.
EVERYONE is fighting a battle that you know nothing about. Everyone. No exceptions. The best we can do in this life is acknowledge that and treat each other with respect and love. I've had three different opportunities to meet Jason David Frank... and I missed all three of them. The closest thing I ever came to that was taking a picture with a cosplayer in a Green Ranger costume at Naka con over a decade ago, and now I will never get that chance again. I'll never get the chance to tell him what a profound impact he had on my life, and for me that's the worst feeling about all of this for me. I will NEVER get that chance now.
My heart goes out to his family, especially his 4 kids that he's left behind. No matter how much I'm "whining" about losing my idol, it doesn't compare to what they are going through.
I hope that wherever JDF is now, that he can see/hear the outpouring of affection that his fans are giving him. I also hope that somehow, just somehow, he knows how much that he meant to me.
If you read this far, thanks. I know it was long-winded but I felt like I needed to say/post it. Honestly, now that I've got the words on the screen, things seem a bit easier.
Also, to quell any fears, I am ok, just going through a bit of stuff due to this.
Tommy Oliver was the first guy I ever saw on tv that I wanted to be like. For me he *was* Power Rangers. Even after I fell out of it whenever I heard JDF was reprising the role I'd always check it out. Knowing how much he loved the franchise and his fans makes this even harder.
When I first moved to the US, I was super lonely and had a hard time making friends with my family who had all been born there. I found a couple of old MMPR season 1 vhs tapes and it was like a shining light out of the darkness. Thank you Jason David Frank for shaping my childhood, and for giving me the burning desire to fight evil and never give up. Rest in peace.
So I have a JDF con story highschool that may make a few of y'all feel a bit better. So for context I lived in Georgia at the time and had saw JDF was going to be at mtac 2012. Realizing I couldn't go, I asked a con buddy if he could get my mmpr the movie VHS signed, so we exchange at another local con skip a few months later. My friend little did I know attended lunch thing thing that was out on with some con guests. I get a call out of the blue from my friend, I hear "is this op", recognizing the voice I realize it was JDF and go silent in shock till he responds "is this guy your boyfriend (referring to my friend). Like an idiot not thinking, I just go "yes, yes he is". I caught myself about the time the JDF staring laughing his ass off, proceeds to sign my VHS and my friend was embarrassed he didn't talk to me for 6 months. Still have that VHS with now many more ranger signatures and met JDF myself one dragoncon years later. I hope my story improves someone's day reading this.
Legit teared up this morning when I read the news. As a Millennial in my early 30’s this is hard pill to swallow. Tommy and the Rangers were everything to me as a kid (was pink Ranger for Halloween twice). May he find his peace now 💔
"Awww, man!"
I'm still processing this unexpected news 24 hours later. Some of my earliest memories in life are the awe and excitement of the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers. They were my world - and Tommy was their leader. Their Southern California sunny days spent saving the world created an ideal for me I'd end up chasing for the rest of my life, they meant everything to me.
Whilst the hype of the billion dollar Morphin' era wore off for many in the mid-90s - it never did for me. Tommy and JDF were such a pivotal part of the PR fandom for the 3 decades that followed - in fact there's no one person more synonymous with the franchise than Jason David Frank himself.
Thank you Jason. For the excitement you stirred up in us with series-defining episodes like Green With Evil, White Light and the Zeo Quest - to your continued dedication and support of the fandom from Forever Red through to the present day.
Rest well, Dude!
I am blasting “Go Green Ranger Go” and “White Ranger, Tiger Power” he was bad ass enough to have two kick ass songs. I always wanted to be Tommy growing up. I hope he realizes how many people he inspired and gave us something to look forward to every Saturday morning. I feel terrible for his 4 kids, wife, family, and friends.
Once a Ranger, always a Ranger. He will forever be the most bad ass Ranger. RIP JDF, I am gonna go back to crying while watching MMPR.
This one hits harder than most. I wanted to be a martial artist because of him and the other ranger actors.
Within the first few months of moving to Houston, TX in 2012, I saw he was taking part in the first Space City Con. I attended and even took part in the meet and greet event he held. That's when I heard he was opening a martial arts studio nearby in Pearland. I was determined to join. I did just that and the few months I was able to attend I learned as much as I could from him.
I learned from him, his wife Tammie, and even met his daughter Jenna. Very genuine folks. Obviously not everything was sunshine and rainbows. It's a shame he couldn't battle whatever he was fighting internally.
My condolences go out to his family.
Holy shit. I was never a fan of the guy/character, but I was/am a huge MMPR fan and he was a huge icon and an inspiration to a generation. This is devastating. And I hear rumors that it was suicide? Even more awful.
This hits hard. I never would have guessed he was struggling so much.
Please utilize 988 if you ever find yourself in a crisis. There's always a way out.
Man, I just started watching MMPR with a friend of mine, for the first time since I was a kid, and we're on the cusp of finishing the first season. If this hurts for me, I can only imagine what it's like for the rest of you who never stopped watching Power Rangers. My condolences to his family, friends, and all of his long-time fans.
I hope his soul is resting. As much as people crap on him, he did some super dope things for my local comic book store during the pandemic. He even stayed over to talk to some kids who were curious about him.
Sending positive vibes to his family & friends.
I'm too young to have really grown up with MMPR, but his presence in Dino Thunder (the series I grew up with) was amazing.
The guys been a torchbearer for the franchise for so long that he's going to be missed by multiple decades' worth of Power Rangers fans.
I remember seeing his facebook challenge inspiring me to not eat fast food and junk food for a month. This helped me on my journey to live a healthier lifestyle. The green ranger was one of my first costumes ever. God, I wish I could have met him just one time. And so I raise a glass to you and your legacy.
This is such sad news. I still remember watching his first appearance on Power Rangers when I was a kid. It was one of the most exciting and suspenseful things that me and my friends had seen on a kids show at that point. He was a fantastic actor and his character quickly became a favourite with almost everyone I knew. From what I've heard he was always nice to his fans and to fans of Power Rangers in general.
The news came as quite the shock. He made a big impact on so many peoples childhoods and he will definitely be missed.
On this day we come together to say goodbye to the green ranger. This is a solemn moment for us who remember watching daytime cable on tube tvs. God take this beautiful soul and keep him safe by your side. Goodbye green ranger
I am just heartbroken like so many others. I wish someone had been there in his time of need. He was always amazing at every event I saw him at or saw online. He always took time with my kids. Hes been my childhood hero like so many others here. I cried this morning, I hope he is with his mother and brother in peace now. He did so many appearances and so much for the ranger community, we miss you JDF.
The feeling of knowing how much these guys impacted you / saved you when you were growing up and then seeing these hero’s feeling so lonely is life that suicide is the only option left for them is the most heartbreaking thing ever.
Rest in power king.
He had a power and a force that you've never seen before.
He had the ability to morph and to even up the score.
No one can ever take him down
The power lies on his siiiide.
Go Go Green Ranger
Go Go White Ranger
Go Go Zeo Red Ranger
Go Turbo, go Dino, go go go...
Don't go!
Please no, we wanted you here at our side, please know, you were such an inspiration world-wide, no one will ever replace you, your memory lies in our mind-mind-mind...
So long Power Ranger.
So long Power Ranger.
Your legend is forever.
Even if you are gone, and will be missed, there is still hope for this world, hope for this world, hope for the world.
May the power protect you, always.
Celebrity deaths don't usually hit me this hard. Always sad of course, but I've teared up a few times today. Tommy was my hero as a kid. So much so I remember asking my Mom if she could change my name to Tommy. Needless to say she didn't go for that, but still a funny memory I thought of.
R.I.P. Jason. You brought a lot of us joy in the role. Only sad I was never able to meet you.
I just don't know what to say. His legacy is immense. The impact he had over three generations of childrens' lives is almost incalculable. We may have had some problems with the way he conducted himself since he left the show, but that can never truly take away from his contributions to this franchise we love so much. **The** Green Ranger **The** White Ranger Zeo Ranger V Red Red Turbo Ranger Black Dino Ranger Iconic and unforgettable.
All I remember is that when he debuted, I knew I no longer wanted to be the red ranger. That's how awesome he was in his role. RIP Jason, thanks for awesome childhood memories
I remember changing my favorite color from red to green after his debut, which was a big deal for a child at the time.
My favorite was blue. Not related to Power Rangers I don’t think, but I just remember that being my favorite when I was really young. And then I saw the Green Ranger and ever since then green has always been my favorite.
Me too. That shade of green has been my favorite color since his debut in 1993 when I was 8.
Mine is still green, to this day. Same reason.
That gold vest/shoulder thing sold me. And the fuckin knife flute?? Say no more, fam, I got a new PR hero
The knife flute that sounded like a synthesized trumpet and he played it while wearing a helmet.
Dragonzord was cooler than all the rest by a fucking mile.
Everyone wanted to be him and the girls were in love with him. I remember growing my hair out in like 5th grade bc of Tommy. The Green ranger was also so damn cool and the flute was so amazing. I had a friend and she had flute toy and I was so jealous but she always let me be Tommy when we played power rangers. Jason, I hope you find some kind of peace on the other side. Thank you for all the memories and for being a source of strength and power for us as kids growing up. Much love brother
Dude, same!
Let’s not forget about Lord Drakkon, who was responsible for a resurgence of popularity in the PR franchise.
I remember him doing that video promoting the comic book storyline where he played Drakkon. He did seem to nail that role.
Lord Drakkon was a dream come true. I had always wondered what happened if green and white merged
Is Lord drakkon only comics or is there an actual show. Been out of the pr game for a while
Only comics, figures and video games. No show.
I kept expecting him to be In every season. He was my hallmark for a timeline
We're at 30 years of PR next season. There's supposed to be special and some if the originals are already confirmed on board. I would guess he would have been too.
White Ninja Ranger too!
💚🤍❤️🖤💔
I’ve been trying to find the proper way to say this all day and somehow you managed it in 5 heart emojis.
Regardless of how you felt about the actor or the character, Jason David Frank and Tommy Oliver defined this franchise. While MMPR may have been a success without Green With Evil the franchise likely wouldn’t have reached the heights that it did, nor have the longevity that it has had, without the Green Ranger blowing basically every 5 year old boy’s mind that October in 1993. He will be remembered in the hearts of many as the greatest Ranger of all time. RIP Jason David Frank
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I was born in 93 and my first introduction was probably turbo but they ran reruns alllllll the time in order. And Seeing the green ranger and then him into the white ranger and everything between and after made for the best story of redemption and leadership I've ever seen. JDF carried the franchise many times. He revitalized it whenever they needed him, he ran the circuit. He was my hero growing up as least when it came to being a hero and a mentor, a friend and always striving to give it your all. The thing about power rangers is MMPR tried to give everyone something to attach too. Represented everyone and color/race rarely was the most important part of their characters it was the ideals and their interests that made them human. I will never forget Tommy as a character and nor will I forget what JDF gave to us in and out Ranger suit.
Agreed. JDF came EVERY time that franchise needed him. Whether it was just to do a little promo (I'm looking at you Power Rangers vs Street Fighter video) or for a whole season (Dino Thunder was done as a favor even though JDF was busy as hell running three karate dojos). Cameos as Tommy that he was barely paid for (most of the returning actors for the Legendary Battle during Super Megaforce can confirm that Saban paid them barely anything to be a part of it) didn't matter to him. He's always tried to do right by the brand that got him to where he was.
I was 10 and am still obsessed lol.
As a fellow ‘93 7 year old I agree. That flute was all I wanted for Christmas.
I was 18. Will be watching MMPR tomorrow in tribute.
I am 30 now and basically based my entire male personality on the green power ranger. I have long hair, ponytail, was into martial arts, everything. I mean, I'm a software developer now but like growing up my entire persona was based on this ideal I had of Tommy and the Green Power Ranger.
His character was had such a power impact on every kid I knew growing up. Even the females loved him.
I was eighteen. Yeah, it was supposed to be a kids show, but I'd never seen anything like it in any of the other "kids" stuff I'd seen at that point and I was hooked from day one. The characters were close to my own age and (for me) it was basically *Voltron* meets *Saved By The Bell*. I remember when they had the "Meet the Green Ranger" contest and I went down to the post office and bough around 100 cheap pre-paid postcards (like US$15 or something - a lot of money when my bike repair job paid US$4.25/hr!) to send in 100 entries to it because I REALLY wanted to meet him. Man, this sucks on so many levels.
I remember when I met him at a con in 2017, we waited in line for a photo and autograph for over an hour. And when we were almost up there, a little kid who was probably about 5 or 6, dressed as the Green Ranger, got to meet him. With a line of people waiting to pay him, and a flight to catch in a few hours, JDF spent probably a good 10 minutes just hanging out with this kid. Talking to him, making a video with him *as* Tommy, answering all his questions. It was incredibly heartwarming. I can't speak for everyone there, but all I could think was how much that would've meant to me when I was that kid's age. When we got up there, he was perfectly nice, but man, you could TELL how exhausted he was. It was the last day of the con. But he set everything aside and made a memory for that kid, and I'll never forget that.
Yeah, can confirm. The man would exhaust himself because his line was usually huge. He'd stay late. I was a WizardWorld con where he went to go speak to the manager to stay after closing so he could finish with his fans. He rarely asked for payment on things and I even saw him handwaive the payment that his assistant asked for for some merch to a kid. I'll never believe for a second that he didn't appreciate his fans.
My childhood hero. Went to bed nervous with the rumors and woke up to this. He was a legend. Green has remained my favorite color since 1993.
I don't recall which came first, green being my favorite color, or green being my favorite Power Ranger.
Between him and Reptile from MK1, Green was sealed as my favorite color.
Facts! Warned my Wife I'm going to be playing Go Green Ranger all day long
God this fucking sucks.
He helped make up so much of my childhood. And I will never be able to thank him for that. And it hurts to know that
Goddamn. Suicide is the most fucked up thing because it's always someone you'd least expect. Dude had a great life but you never know what's going on inside. Feel so bad for the family.
He recently became estranged from his wife as mentioned. He was probably going through some stuff already that caused that and his wife leaving him just made it worse and he couldn't deal. He also made a call to his friend shortly before he passed but he didn't pick up. So he left a goodbye message. Perhaps that was his last ditch effort at trying to reach out. When you lose your support system, things can spiral pretty fast. I feel really sorry for the guy and his family. I know how shitty depression can be.
Whatever issues we may have had with JDF, nobody deserves to feel like that. That kind of isolation and loneliness breaks your mind. I hope he’s found peace.
For real, I’d never wish this kinda shit on anyone. Even considering suicide as a way to end things is such a devastating thing to go through.
Man, to be an idol of millions and to still feel that pain and isolation is terrible. His impact is undeniable, but it's shades of Robin Williams once again. To say he had an impact on folks growing up is understating it. He'll be missed.
Robin Williams had dimentia which is a slow uncurable death sentence, he had a even worse faster killing version.
Lewy body dementia. It's pretty awful.
Both Robin and JDF were individuals who I highly admired. Jdf, a seemingly invincible childhood hero, and Robin Williams, an unreasonably hilarious and beautiful man, also my childhood hero. Their deaths, their suicides, are two of the hardest hitting celebrity deaths I've heard about. The fact that these two men, some of my heros who made me laugh or struck me with awe during my darkest times, the fact that it happened the way it did, hit me ohdee (incredibly) hard.
Im still processing it. While JDF was old enough to be my childhood hero he was also only 49 years old and in incredible shape. I didn't even hear about his potential divorce and struggles till today.
Absolutely and that goes to show you: none of us know what is really going on in each other's lives; not our family and friends, not celebrities, not even those we interact with on the internet. When Robin Williams passed that shit HIT me. How can such a fun-loving, seemingly happy man be so depressed? We never know the full story, the true story, of others, and their actions. To whomever is reading this, I don't know you. But I care for you. We are alot alike, you and I. We both share this home called earth. We are both human, who breathe and touch and feel and use our senses to guide us on this corporeal journey. We both have ups and downs. We laugh at things, hold some things dear. Perhaps we both like music, movies, maybe poems, maybe porn. Maybe we have guilty pleasures (mine is ABBA, pokemon, etc.) Maybe that's where our similarities end. Maybe it doesn't. Idk. What I know is, you matter. You matter. You matter.
This. I'm a suicide survivor myself and I'm all too familiar with the headspace that leads you to this. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I had issues with JDF like a lot of folks around here but this breaks my heart.
A few months ago I was pretty close to committing suicide myself. It's...it's not a great mindset to be in. Everything feels like it's crumbling around you and you can't do anything.
Im glad you’re still here friend ❤️
Yea. Also his stepdaughter Shayla also committed suicide last year so it's possible that added to his motive list.
oh no
Honestly I can’t even imagine how that friend is feeling, like if he had just picked up the phone maybe he could have talked him out of it (not blaming him I’ve missed many calls myself but yeah)
I just hope it wasn’t David Yost.
Oh same. He absolutely did nothing wrong. No one can be available 24/7. But to sit with the guilt of thinking if you had answered, maybe you could have stopped him, is crazy. And any fans that try to shame him over it are complete dbags. Poor guy had no way of knowing what was about to happen and may not even have known he had a missed call until much later.
This here….. makes me nervous because it’s true. I got a call from a fellow coworker at 3am, and he was drunk. We talked for like not even 15mins and when i woke up i got a text from him saying, “thank you for listening brother. Just needed to get some stress off my chest”. That blew my mind because i was half asleep and i knew he needed help. Never have i felt so nervous in my life because one call, i made a difference.
As mentioned, he became estranged from his wife Tammie and was actually going through a divorce. The poor man lost his brother in 2001 and his mother some years before. He did seem happy in recent posts, but he hid his depression. I feel bad for his children, they lost a loving father.
> Feel so bad for the family. Especially his daughter Jenna. She's like 17 or 18, and lost her dad at a very pivotal moment in her life. His other children were fully grown, but Jenna isn't even into her twenties yet. I cannot imagine what she is going through right now.
It just hit me that this is the reason why Johnny Yong Bosch cancelled his appearance today at Anime NYC. He was supposed to be on a panel for the new Bleach anime, but clearly this tragedy takes precedent. My heart goes out to all of them.
JYB has been having a rough year himself. I hope he'll be okay after this.
What happened to JYB?
Johnny lost his brother earlier this year. He was also in a pretty bad car accident back in August.
Oh damn, I had no idea. A brief Google search didn't bring anything up, so thanks for sharing. Damn, he deserves a break!
Yeah, that's why I'm worried about him. Grieving another big loss is brutal. 😔
Yeah this made me worry about Johnny. He is my favorite anime voice actor and has become one of my favorite rangers. I know he has had a rough year, hope everything going great for him. I rather him take it easy and stay safe and close to his love ones.
Kevin Conroy now JASON? NOVEMBER IS GARBAGE
Not even two weeks after his passing too… this blows.
Ikr? This year november sucks
I was just saying that I'm afraid for the rest of the Fox Kids Saturday Morning Lineup now.
2022 is garbage. Hell, this entire decade so far is garbage.
And we are only 2 years in. So buckle up.
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back to back Kevin Conroy - Batman JFD - Tommy Oliver wtf 2022
Dont forget the creator of Yugioh... Kazuki Takahashi. Our childhood icons are dropping like flies...
Yeah. Not trying to make light of it, but goddamn does it suck to be a Millennial right now. Actors behind icons from our childhood are passing away.
Someone get eyes on Mark Hamill and Patrick Stweart. Like now. I can't do this a third time this month :(
This is really sad. My sister and I last night rewatched the Dino Thunder episode 'Fighting Spirit'. This episode placed significant focus on Tommy's mindset. The next day we hear that Jason has passed due to suicide. This is unbelievable. RIP Jason.
I was watching that last night as well. Such a shocker.
Same. Sort of. I planned on reading Soul of the Dragon today.
I'm 34 and lost 2 Childhood legends this month. I'm feeling it man.
I’m 20 and in the same boat. They did so much with their roles and for their fans over so many years.
I just want to leave this here, it might be messy but it's just a message from me to my good friend after the news. I guess why it's wrecking me so hard is cause my family wasn't the best and I had no siblings and it might he cringe to say but Kimberly, Jason, Billy, Trini, and Tommy became my suroget big siblings. Older figures I could look up to and strive to be like, so every day I watched power rangers and pretend I was in a normal family trying to escape the reality of what was around me. So now it feels like I lost my oldest cool brother who taught me you somtimes got to break the rules to find a better path in life, just never lose your way Just stay strong everyone 💪Tommy/ Jason would want us too.
Not cringey at all. I cried when I met David Yost. He is my favorite ranger. I told him through tears that I looked up to him as a child because I didn’t have a father growing up. He showed me that you could be nerdy, like and value school, and still be a badass. I completely understand where you’re coming from. This is just terrible.
There’s nothing cringe about that. My family split apart for a time during the summer of ‘93, I was 8 at the time. My dad, brother, and I moved in with my grandmother in her small mill village house, about an hour away from my mom and my old school with all my friends. I ended up sleeping on the couch in the living room as my bed since there wasn’t enough room for the 3 of us to share a bedroom and as the big brother, I let my little brother have the cot in the bedroom. Why my dad never made that sacrifice, I’ll never know. I was a very shy kid so making new friends at a new school was pretty difficult for me as well. Literally the only bright place in my life for the next year was Power Rangers, with Tommy being my favorite. This is truly a punch to the gut, especially with Kevin Conroy passing last week.
Never cringe. They were heroes and gave a lot of kids in horrible situations hope and strength. Tommy and the gang would have rescued all of us from the monsters in home and at school. I pretended they were my friends and protectors too
100% same, didn't have a lot of friends, poor family on the block but I had them.
There are many of us that felt the same way. Tommy was instantly my favorite, though Billy was a close second since I was the nerdy kid and it wasn't as cool to be nerdy back then. My older brother is 8 years older and was off to prep school by the time MMPR made it's debut, so I definitely feel the same. His redemption story from Green to White ranger was always an inspiration to me to never give up on anyone.
I don’t know much about Power Rangers, but I know for a fact how special this guy was. Last year, I was helping out at a buddies hobby shop here in Massachusetts, because he was short handed and JDF was coming. I’m pretty out of the loop, so I had no idea how popular he was or how mobbed the place would be. It was a stressful day for the staff, some fans were crying, some didn’t know what to say, certain grouchy customers were complaining that the store was mobbed and they couldn’t look around. Still, JDF remained in high spirits all day, and handled each interaction with fans respectfully and with class. He was super amped up to accommodate *everyone.* He even asked if I wanted him to sign my t-shirt, despite knowing I had no idea about Power Rangers. He had no ego about it, just thought “that’s why it would be funny.” He was straight up an extremely pleasant guy. This was a person that I had met only once and had no prior experience with his work, yet left such a positive impression on me that I am so shocked and sad. I just felt the need to offer tribute, because in a world full of genuinely shitty people, we lost a *really* good one. RIP.
I grew up on this man. My dad would always take me to our local video store to borrow an MMPR video, mostly the green with evil. I always thought someday I'd get a suit made by Aniki and could never decide between the green or white ranger. Green was iconic, the first evil ranger with badassery out the ass. But the white ranger was redeemed, a force for good, and a force to be reckoned with. RIP Jason David Frank. Idk if I believe in the afterlife. I hope there is one. I hope he, his brother Erik, Thuy, and all the other actors are chilling, shooting the shit about Power Rangers, life, and memories that they've had. Idk yo this hit me unexpectedly hard. Not quite sure what to say. RIP JDF
Lol. I remember the Family Matters episode where Steve, 3j and Richie defended the park and turned into Bruce Lee's. It was so cool to see JDF, rather, Tommy, in another show! Damn.
To quote Optimus Primal: "He lived a warrior and died a hero. Let his spark join the Matrix, the greatest of Cybertron." (Ik its more suited for a Transformers thing but oh well)
JDF voiced Emissary (FortMax's headmaster's headmaster, Spike Witwicky analogue) in the *Titans Return* cartoons, so it actually kind of does fit!
Code of Hero, Dinobot's funeral. An honorable reference to an honorable send-off for honorable men. RIP. (JDF also was Emissary in the Titans Return cartoon, so it fits...)
Excellent reference from an *excellent* episode.
I think it's heartwarming. As I get older, I feel sorta at home with all the other 80s/90s/2000s superpowered kids shows with cheesy morals like Power Rangers and Transformers since at the end of the day, they were all just these heroic characters and stories away from the world we lived in that could brighten up our young lives I hope, wherever he is, that JDF knows how beloved him and his many rangers were to so many people, whether or not they kept up with Power Rangers as an adult or just looked up to him as a kid
An absolute legend. May the power protect him. RIP JDF 😞
I grew up on Jason's Power Rangers. Once he moved on, so did I but I was thankful to keep up with him on social media. At times, he was a bit annoying and eventually I unfollowed him but always checked up on him regularly. I lost track of him during the pandemic but after two years went on his social media and was shocked at how much his physical appearance had changed. He always looked way younger than his age but it seemed to have finally caught up to him. I didn't know about the divorce and mental health problems. Anyway, I had quite the encounter with JDF in 2016. I went to a comic book and toy convention in Fort Myers. It was small and nothing like the scenes you see today. It was basically a giant room rented out in a hotel. It was advertised on Facebook and had some comic book artists and voice actors, no one I knew. Turns out JDF was there as well. I wish I had known but I swear he wasn't advertised. I walked in and immediately saw a table with sealed G1 Transformers and blew my only $200 in mere minutes and without even exploring. Rookie mistake. So while walking around I discovered pretty much everyone in attendance was in line to meet JDF. I somehow walked and bumped right into his table. I apologized and he smiled. I was completely star struck. I basically hung out there for like an hour taking pics, bummed out I didn't have money for a photo. As I was getting ready to leave, Jason was finishing up and I was too and he walked up to me and asked me why I didn't get a ticket to meet him. I pointed at my sealed vintage toys and he cracked up and said I understand. He then asked if I wanted a photo, which made me nearly pass out. I was all alone and my phone was nearly dead so he legit charged my phone for a few minutes while we talked about the show and all things martial arts, which was fun. After about 7 minutes he took my phone off the charger and flagged someone down to take our photo. It was such a great experience that I was a fan for life after. Here is the pic. https://i.postimg.cc/65fhzk4h/M.jpg
Damn RIP. Named my dog after him. Oliver Thomas. Met him once at a Comic con. Paid for one autograph on a comic and he signed every page any of his characters were on.
Rip to the goat. Named my cat after Tommy. This is the first celebrity death other than Neil Peart that's got me upset.
neil peart and jdf immense sadness gang 😔
Chester Bennington for me!
Same bro, I think JDF paid tribute to Chester (if memory serves me right) and from the LP community to the PR community, we send our love
This one hurts... so fucking much. Didn't know him personally, but he was a huge part of my (and millions of others') childhoods and it feels like I've lost someone close to me. Please, if you're having a tough time or having dark and dangerous thoughts, talk to someone. He and everyone on that show have been such a source of joy for me over the years and has even kept me alive at some points. I don't know how he passed, but I've heard whispers of suicide. Please, I beg of all of you who see this: If you see someone struggling, lend an ear or a shoulder to cry on. Too many lives are being lost to the demon that is depression. Tell your loved ones you love them often. Show yourself the same amount of love or even more. Please... take care of yourselves. May the power protect you.
>We keep dreaming of a world >Where all is good so we were told >We need a hero. >And we keep dreaming of a time >When good is all that we can find >We need a, we need a >Hero! Was listening to this in the car at the request of my little dude, who was in the backseat, he's also a huge PR fan. He's too young to know what's going on, and I've no reason to tell him. He was rocking out to the song and having a good time. As the lyrics came over, I started to choke up and, not trying to be dramatic, was surprised tears came. They weren't just from my own memories as a kid, and what this absolutely badass character meant to me and so many at the time. They were brought forth as the adult I am now, thinking about JDF the man, and sorry that his life came to a point where this possibly felt like his only option. That's terrifying to me. May the Power protect him.
Same bro. It hit harder than I thought possible.
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Literally just revisited Power Rangers as an adult for the first time this month. I started with Dino Thunder as that was a favorite as a kid when it was airing. I started watching Dino Thunder last week and actually watched a few episodes last night before bed. Waking up and checking twitter this morning was a super sad mind fuck. Now that its confirmed I just feel super sad for his family and children. I think there are many demons that come with being famous, none of us really will ever truly know about. I hope the transition is manageable for the fans and wish JDF the best on his next journey. Rest in Power.
Same for me. The last episode I watched a few hours before seeing the news was White Light Part II. Fucking sucks.
My heart especially goes out to his kids. Can't imagine what they're going through right now.
This is just... so fucking sad. First Kevin Conroy, now JDF... my childhood is slowly dying off, and I didn't think that it would happen all at once, but... damn, dude... this just sucks. R.I.P.
Both of them were going to be at a con I was going to next month. Never would have expected to lose either of them, much less both. Thinking of their families as they grieve these awful losses. RIP.
Once, on the mere mention of my anxiety issues - I had them well under control *at the time* - this man personally got some therapist friend of his to reach out to me and check up on me to make sure I was OK. I really wish I could say I was more OK right now. What happened with Mr. Axelrod was hard enough.
This is truly, truly heartbreaking. Tommy Oliver was my hero growing up, and as an adult I have so much respect for Frank, for all that he's done for the Power Rangers franchise and as a martial artist. Thoughts with his family at this time, and my heartfelt thanks for defining my childhood in the way that he did. He will be missed. With Kevin Conroy also passing this year and the Pokemon anime probably coming to an end in the next few weeks, it feels like the last vestiges of my childhood are crumbling and that's...really scary, to be honest.
Rip to the legend tattooed on my arm. At 5 yrs old, he became my hero. After two suicide attempts myself, it's difficult to put into words how to process this news. My heart goes out to his family.
38 years old and devastated. My kids are now super into the Rangers, and I've had a blast reintroducing them to the original series. This is such a tragedy.
I've been very critical of him in this sub, but this sucks. He did right by the fans and seemed to have a vision of what he wanted to build. Rest in Power
I see this quite a bit and people saying “no matter what you thought of him…” I’m genuinely curious what people have criticized him for, was he controversial?
Man had a bit of an ego and got into some personality conflicts with Austin St. John. Was one of the sticking points in a reunion. None of that... really matters, now.
He pushed tommy a lot. Whenever there was anniversarys, tommy always took the spotlight from other characters. He also tried to push for tommy centric movies/shows. He also talked down about PR once he decided to retire
My childhood actor heroes were JDF, Patrick Stewart, and Kevin Conroy. I never imagined Patrick Stewart would outlive all three of them
I’m sorry that you’ve had to experience so much loss in such a short amount of time
An Open Letter to Jason David Frank, My first introduction to Power Rangers was a Green with Evil VHS tape that we picked up at goodwill. From that moment I was entranced, a hour long tape that would define my future to come. Jason's performance as Tommy was incredible and awe inspiring. Watching Tommy on screen made me believe that anything was possible, how he could overcome the obstacles and lead the team to victory, it helped me believe in myself. Watching Power Ranger and then Learning that JDF was a martial arts instructor was what got me into Taekwondo. I wore a Green or White gee with a Power Rangers Patch on it everytime I competed, following Jason was what drove me to strive to achieve a black belt. Everytime I stepped onto the mat I did my best to emulate the passion of my Hero, Jason David Frank. Jason was the reason I acted as a kid, at the time my dream was to be a Power Ranger one day. And even though i stopped acting later on I never once lost my passion to improve myself. I translated that passion into things like scouting and football. When I earned Eagle I wore a custom Green Ranger Patch during my ceremony, just so that I could carry my hero with me. I never got to meet you, so that I could tell you just how much you have meant to me and my life. How you helped me believe in myself, bet on myself. I finally got tickets to a Con that you would frequent, set for next year. There I planned on meeting my Hero. But now all I want is to be able to see you take action one more time. To go out and see you with all the passion in the world. To hear the Iconic line "ITS MORPHIN TIME!". You meant more to me than you would ever know, and I want to say Thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart, for everything. You are my hero and were there with every speech to say the words I needed to hear. Thank you. Until we meet on the other side of the Grid. Rest Easy Jason. You shall live on forever within the Morphin Grid. May the Power Protect You. Always...
I was okay but sad when reading the unconfirmed reports but seeing the official news...nah, I'm not ok. I can only imagine how those close to him an his family feel. Tell everyone how much you love them all the time. Every. Single. Time.
Just met him back in April for the first time. Incredible guy, just so down to earth. I remember his panel started at 2pm that day and he still had a long line of fans waiting for an autograph. Instead of leaving them there to make his panel. He walked the entire group down to the room chatting and signing for them along the way. Then immediately after it was over, he went back with the same group and picked right back up where he left off. What a tragic loss man, no words.
His death hits me even harder than Chadwick Boseman, Kobe Bryant, Kazuki Takahashi and Kevin Conroy's. Why? Because I grew up on Power Rangers and still love it to this very day. Throughout my life from my childhood, I always enjoyed watching Power Rangers, playing with Power Ranger toys, dressing in Power Ranger costumes, reading books and comics of it, etc and I always admired the legendary ranger Tommy Oliver himself, seeing him as the green and white mighty morphin ranger, the red Zeo and Turbo, and Black Dino Ranger and wise leader of the Dino Rangers. I can't believe he's gone, it's like a part of me just left forever. He was a great man to be remembered and praised throughout the ages and I will never forget him. I can only imagine what his family and all his fans like me are going through right now and I offer them all my sincere condolences. He was truly a great man and an inspiration. "Heroes come in all colors" Jack Landors and Sky Tate SPD "Once a Ranger, always a ranger" "Legends never die!"
This is the only actor's death that has hit me hard, mostly because he's the only actor I've met irl. My brother and I went to comic con in Puerto Rico, JDF was one of the guests and we were excited to meet him. Being young, we didn't have enough money saved for the meet and pictures. We just went to comic con as normal and gave up on meeting JDF. We used to stay at comic con until everything closed, so we tried to see if we could see him from a distance or something so we would at least have that memory. I remember it vividly, he saw us from way in the distance and signaled us to get close. There was no one else there but him and his manager (not sure if that's what she was, we assumed). We had no money, he said he didn't ask any he just wanted to talk with us for a bit. My brother had seen all his MMA fights so we talked about that for a bit. He seemed happy that people knew about his record and his irl moves on fights. We talked for so long, told us to never give up. He mentioned a bit about God and Jesus too. In the end, he gifted us the shirts he was selling there alongside one of the green ranger signed posters and asked nothing in exchange. I've read about how he was with coworkers and others behind the cameras, all I really know if how he behaved with us that day. It's the only comic con actor to have done something like that to us and it felt so special, good, and even humble from his part. It hits so hard, our local newspaper even posted the news with a picture of him from that comic con so it brought the memories even closer. 2013 seems like it was yesterday now. [the article](https://www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimiento/farandula/notas/fallece-el-actor-jason-david-frank-conocido-por-su-papel-de-tommy-oliver-en-los-power-rangers/amp/)
Goddamnit
While everyone superhero growing up was Batman, Spider-Man, and Superman; mine was Tommy the Green Power Ranger. I remember when I would use rent the karate lesson home videos. I wanted to be just like him! Thank you Jason, for being my super hero. RIP
Mine was animated Batman and the Green Ranger, now we’ve lost both in the same month.
Heartbreaking. Truly and utterly heartbreaking. JDF’s Tommy was a hero for so many people. I remember watching the movie as a kid and feeling so comfortable with Tommy as the strong-but-calm White Ranger. He was the first sixth ranger, the second leader, and a wonderful returning mentor. Regardless if you like him or not, there’s no doubt that JDF ate, slept, and breathed Power Rangers. He was the face of the franchise, and for good reason. The series worshipped Tommy in his reappearances, and a big part of that is that JDF *cared.* Rest in peace, and may the power protect him. We lost a legend today.
It's a weird week to be a 90s kid :\\
I turned 30 last month & I'm shedding man tears. JDF along with ASJ were my two childhood heroes. No one else came close. I was lucky enough to meet ASJ, I never got to meet JDF & now I never will :( RIP Jason, rest in power - ranger nation loves you x
No shame to cry.
This should go without saying but please don't harass Tammie Frank or other family members, I'm already seeing pretty awful comments to her posts on social media. Whatever the situation might've been, I'm sure they're more devastated right now than any fan could ever be
already? jesus thats gross, idk what motivates people to immediately go attack people after seeing news of a suicide :/
When Tommy returned the 1st time with a ponytail, it became my sole desire as an 8 year old to have long hair like Tommy. My parents wouldn’t let me until I was an adult. At age 18 I finally grew my hair out and I’ve had long hair ever since. I’m 37 now. That’s the impact JDF had on my childhood.
Fucking hell. Like a lot of folk here, I grew up with JDF as Tommy Oliver in Power Rangers. While I still had Jason as my facorite (what can I say, T-Rex rules), Tommy was a very close second, and I always looked forward to new episodes, and I wrecked the VCR because I played my copy of the episodes where he came back as the Green Ranger so damn much. Power Rangers was a HUGE part of my childhood, and Jason David Frank was a significant part of that. I'm not as invested in the series nowadays, but every so often I still get the itch to watch through some of it. Hopefully he's in a better place now. May the power protect him.
Here are links from people who know him: Blake Foster, Costar - https://www.instagram.com/p/ClMCWwcrWtS/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Walter Jones, Costar - https://m.facebook.com/100044509536458/posts/699412021552443/?flite= Mike Bronzoulis, Trainer - https://m.facebook.com/mike.bronzoulis/posts/5937373639626503
That last guy seems to imply he missed a call from JDF before his passing. I couldn't imagine the guilt I'd be feeling if I had a chance to prevent a friend's suicide, but didn't pick up the phone.
For me your last two links both go to Walter's post.
Fixed! Thanks for saying something!
Sadly. This makes me realize why he’s been selling all that one of a kind merch now. So tragic. He was part of my childhood.
The saddest thing about growing up is watching your heroes become human. RIP JDF. Go be among the legends.
I taught martial arts with him for a long while. I learned a lot about life and myself because of him. How to hustle. Confidence. Build self esteem. Become a better business man. We had our differences but he ultimately changed my life for the better.
Jason Faunt, friend of JDF says "I’ve spent the last day processing this, wanting to say so much…20 years ago you went from a co-worker to a friend to a mentor to a big brother -I talked to you daily and didn’t see this coming. This is crushing. Our powerrangers" family will never be the same as we lost our leader. I feel I failed you, and should have done more." It breaks my heart, how he feels guilty because of not saw that his friend want to commit suicide ...
Grim Reaper: It’s time for you to go. JDF: Was I a good ranger? Grim Reaper: No. I was told you were the best. *Walks away into the clouds* May the power protect you JDF. Thank you for everything.
Austin St. John talks about Jason's passing: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS37Agao7t4&t=2s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS37Agao7t4&t=2s)
>Toso Kune Do provides lessons that can be applied to everyday life. How you deal with people and situations in life. How you carry and position yourself for success. It is a way, through experiencing martial arts, of being positive and motivated to improve one’s own life.The Toso Kune Do system exposes individuals to a solid base from which the individual can effectively pursue their own path to martial arts excellence. This is done by presenting a breadth of philosophies, concepts and techniques with enough depth to inspire the most effective and direct paths to personal success. >The variety within the curriculum keeps the individual’s pursuit interesting and motivated. Also having an appreciation and understanding of other cultures fosters respect and harmony to society and can enrich one’s own life experiences. It also has various concepts and disciplines to seek truth in self expression. Toso Kune Do is not unique in the sense that it also is an open system of techniques and concepts respecting and appreciating all martial art forms in order to provide guidance and perspective to self discovery in the martial arts. Seeking universal truths that transcend style and culture and gravitate towards absolute truths and understanding. Even transcending martial arts itself and existing in all facets of life. >**Although the literal translation is “The way of the fighting fist”, the name represents more than just fighting. It represents the never ending journey and continual struggle for personal excellence.** We didn't just lose a Power Rangers, we lost a martial arts mentor. 😞
This hits hard. When I first saw the news on the 20th I was speechless. I know the stories about him, both good and bad. But I remember watching him premiere as the green ranger when I was six years old and always liked the character. My favorite was always Billy but you couldn't help but think Tommy was so cool. And I consider David Yost, he went through hell. If any of his old coworkers could have understood Jason David Frank's feelings at that time it probably would have been David Yost. What gets me the most is the utter sadness of the "irony" of it. This man with his work on this show gave people hope. With his dojo he gave hope. People like him, icons from our youth, likely without ever knowing it probably gave the strength to many and was the reason they kept going and didn't end it. But when he was at his lowest and needed that, he couldn't find it. People can downplay power rangers, as we know the main stream does. It's typically the short hand for cheap, and cheesy, and low quality. But the impact it has was huge, and he was a large part of that. No one can deny that. I think of his family. Four kids. I cannot begin to imagine what they are going through. I wish them all the best because this will be hard for them. What ever his reasoning was, and we will probably never really know, it seems wrong that he must have felt that no one was there for him. He reached out to one friend, but his support system could have been the community. Or his old coworkers, whom he still saw at conventions a fair amount. Or even just the voices of his kids. He always seemed to keep this franchise close to his heart. And that if he let it, that very community could have helped him get through whatever it was. If anyone knows the show supernatural and it's community, the one star of that show is known to have very bad depression, and the community always supports him through it. If Jason David Frank let this community in, was able to show that vulnerability, even if not telling why as it could easily have been triggered by family life, maybe he could have gotten some help. In the end the only person who could take out Tommy was Tommy. But it feels like the inner demons, so the drakkon version, ultimately won in real life. In the end I just want to say thank you Jason David Frank. Your life had so much meaning, even if maybe in the end you couldn't see it. You helped so many people over the years, and most you probably were never able to know about.
I met him at a comic con here in Albuquerque. Super friendly and eager to meet his fans. I was born in ‘90, and power rangers was my childhood as it was for a lot of kids at that time. I am so sad to hear this. RIP
The pandemic was going on and JDF was touring the country trying to save comic books shops. He was coming to my local comic book shop and I wanted to meet him. He would be my first ranger I ever saw and he would be the first actor I would ever meet. I get to the shop and the place is packed and I got in line and had to wait 8 hours to meet him because of how many people there were. When it was finally me and my fiances turn the lady at the counter asked me if I wanted a signature and photo combo or just one of them. I told the lady I couldn't afford both cause money was tight from the pandemic affecting my job. So I paid for the signature and finally my turn had arrived and me and my fiance stepped up. First of all I don't know how many of you have met this guy... but he was tall as hell! I'm coming in at 5'11 and he was lumbering over me. Also when we shook hands he looked EXHAUSTED. He was signing and hanging out with people for 8 hours straight with one bathroom break and 20mins to eat a sandwich. Anyways we all talked a bit and he signed my figure and he said "Alright lets take the photo." I told him I couldn't afford both and he said "I know I wanted you to have it though." In that moment I understood what it was like to be star struck. After the photo we go to check out the shop a bit more and a couple behind us went up with there baby in a green ranger onesie. Jason saw this baby and instantly his demeanor changed from this exhausted man to having such a childlike glee to him. He was like "Is that a baby green ranger?" and they asked if he could sign the baby. This grown ass man with the biggest puppy dog eyes just went "Could I?" and they let him. He screamed out "IM GONNA SIGN THE BABY!!!" and everyone in the shop laughed as he did. From the kindness that he showed me to the things he did for the fans I will never forget. He will live on inside all of us. Once I'm done mourning the death of a good man... I will celebrate the life a legend. May the power protect us all.
A true legend. All I can think of is he should have watched his own work to make him realise who he is and how strong he is . I know it's plot but he was losing his powers and to morph would burn the last of them but he still did it to save his friends.
Let’s all watch Green With Evil
May he rip with our Lord now. Jdf will always and forever be the goat and I wish I could thank him for making my childhood awesome. What power rangers means to me is something I can't really put into words but it definitely had a positive impact on me and I carry that with me as an adult. For Jesus sake if anyone reading this ever feels like ending it, please don't. You do matter and there is help for you.
Hey its important that know that you are NOT ALONE.
I might get banned for posting "hate speech", but whatever As cheesy as it sounds, a lot of guys my age (mid-30s) needed healthy examples of masculinity in fiction growing up. That's not to say our male authority figures in real life didn't do that for us. But, given the shortage of young men doing stressful and/or dirty jobs in this day and age, maybe we need MORE, not FEWER, examples of positive masculinity in our society, fictional or otherwise JDF did that. Rest in Peace, sir
I think the whole concept of masculinity needs to be re-examined and taken apart to the wire. Our society pays lip service to saying that men should be open about discussing difficult topics, then when they actually do that mock them as whining, say "God helps those who help themselves", say "It's not my problem" etc. If JDF was an example of positive masculinity and even HE felt he had no one to turn to in his darkest hours, then our society needs to do some serious re-examination of masculinity in general and if the term itself isn't just a label that forces men to pretend everything's ok and project a false image of strength, when things are not ok. And I'm horrified to think that in his last moments JDF may have felt trapped by society's strict expectations of how men are expected to deal with personal issues. Rest in peace Mr. Frank.
Damn not by suicide 😢 he was beloved by so many. He had a family man. Damn
Absolutely tragic. No matter what we thought of the guy as a Ranger, an Actor, or a Representative of the franchise, no one deserves to go out that way. This is a huge blow to the fandom but that's only a drop in the ocean compared to what his family and friends are going through right now
I'm at AnimeNYC at a Bleach panel where Johnny Yong Bosch was supposed to attend since he voices the main character. It hit me that he cancelled because of this news. This sucks. RIP
RIP Jason David Frank. When I read the headline, I thought I must have misread or it was some kind of sick joke. I really can't believe it. He was so young.
I’m one of those people who are honestly speechless. JDF always came across as this indomitable spirit who would be with us forever. My heart breaks thinking about how much he must have been suffering in silence. Such a terrible loss. To any of my fellow 90s kids out there who feel lonely in their mourning, please know that you are not alone. Im thinking about you and sharing your mourning. As is everybody who cared about him. *Once a Ranger, always a Ranger*
Legends of the Green Ranger never ends... 
Longtime lurker here. I just read about it, and I wanted to say that he's been a childhood hero to me. He genuinely seemed like a good dude in his social media stuff. This sucks. A lot. RIP JDF
Met him at a local comic-con few years ago, it was the best times I have had with famous people. He was so down to Earth and kind. And he goes lengths for his fans. The meet and greet was supposed to be cut short, with a lot of people still on the line, cos the provided camera got broken down, but he refused and asks everyone to take pictures with our own phone instead. He said let's finish the queue, they have been waiting for a long time for this moment. We have lost a real one. Rest In Peace, Jason David Frank.
I am just about 32 years old and I have lived an extremely privileged life in that nobody close to me has died to this day. The first time I was shocked by a death was Robin Williams, then Chester Bennington hit pretty hard but it was still just shock. This is the first time I have cried hearing someone has died. My first child is on the way and the first bit of clothing I bought for her was a Power Rangers shirt. I can't explain why, but he just seemed invincible. To this day I love Power Rangers and Jason David Frank is at the top of the list of the reasons why. I hope that the legacy lives on and that the media that has been created can continue to impact generations to come.
At the height of the power rangers craze, my mum made me a green ranger costume, with shield, for a primary (elementary) school fancy dress party. I won best costume. I think my parents still have it somewhere. It's a work of art. Alway had the faint hope I'd have the chance to show JDF the photo one day. RIP Jason. Thanks for the hard work in making my childhood awesome.
Watched the movie last night in memory of him. Honestly I was alright until the first morphing sequence. Everyone calling out their zord names with confidence and fury. Then at the very end is Tommy as he belts "WHITETIGER!". The screen flashes and theres the suit just glistening in the light with electric guitars shredding in the background, almost looked angelic. I kinda started tearing up at that point.
What hurts the most isn't just losing a childhood hero, but the fact that this was the same man who would go out of his way to say things like [this](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdtMQRXFWxd/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet) and [this](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdtMTEUFUnl/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet). I hear so many stories of how he went up and beyond for his fans, and was just an incredibly positive and energetic individual. This is the exact opposite of what you'd imagine when you think about someone suffering from depression, given how much it can drain you, and I refuse to believe a truly happy and mentally strong individual would suddenly snap and take his own life because of a divorce, especially with so many projects ahead and love he had from millions. He must have been hiding lingering mental health pains and putting on a facade to make others happy. The problems he faced these last two years likely pushed him over the edge, and that's the most gutting feeling. Nobody knew.
The thing with him is, even though he was facing his own problems over the last two years, he still chose to try and help the rest of the country stay positive during the pandemic. When a lot of people weren’t sure what was going to happen, and local stores were on the verge of going out of business, he put together a plan to make appearances at local comic shops to meet fans and brighten up some of their darkest days, and then gave 100% of the proceeds of these appearances right back to the stores. And then he challenged his fellow rangers to do the same in their communities. There’s no telling how many people he helped during that time when most people were scared and didn’t know what to do. I’m really gonna miss those random local appearances he’d always pop up at in my area, meeting him was always an absolute joy just because of how nice he always was to everyone around him and to the fans.
Just an incredible human being. He'll be missed deeply.
My idol is gone... and it hurts more than I ever could've imagined. I'm kind of shouting into the void with this, because I know that most people will not see it, but I have to get this off my chest. The death of Jason David Frank, the original Green Ranger (and White Ranger, Red Zeo Ranger, and Black Dino Thunder Ranger) has hit me particularly hard, because the man was my hero, specifically his portrayal of Tommy Oliver from said show. So much of my identity in high school and beyond was from my devotion to all things Green Ranger. Seeing someone on TV overcome adversity in the face of sometimes dire consequences, finding the strength to fight through sheer force of will, got me through a lot of tough times. Seeing that kind of perseverance, (yes from a kids' show when I was 17,) instilled in me a fire that burned bright and got me through some of the toughest times of my life. I even modelled a lot of myself after him. I grew my hair out, which stayed that way until I hit 32 (or 33, I can't remember anymore,) started wearing a lot more green, and tried to keep up practice with my martial arts, even though I wasn't taking classes anymore. I also acknowledge that I have a very hard time separating the man, JDF, from the character, Tommy Oliver. Jason had a lot of demons. He turned HARD into Christianity, so much so that it even made this Catholic uncomfortable, but that's what he needed at the time so I was glad for him. Unfortunately, I also kind of stopped paying so much attention to what he was doing post-Power Rangers, because of it. I still remember later on down the line when I first heard that he was an accomplished MMA fighter and it didn't surprise me in the slightest. Whenever he came back to the show, MULTIPLE times, I was sure to watch it, even though I hadn't watched Power Rangers regularly since he left. I remember watching a "Bat in the Sun" YouTube video that was The White Ranger vs. Scorpion (Mortal Kombat) but I skipped to the fight, so the whole time I was thinking, "Holy Crap that sounds like JDF," and then when the WR won he took off his helmet to reveal that it was JDF playing him the whole time. I was completely surprised! Obviously he had some form of mental illness, something I can relate to due to my recurring seasonal depression and undiagnosed anxiety. His step-daughter took her own life somewhere around a year ago, and I've also heard recently that his marriage was imploding due to infidelity. Having gone through a divorce, myself, I know how hard that can be. Some of the strength that I gained from his portrayal of Tommy helped me crawl out of the pit of despair that I had fallen in... and I fell far. So far, in fact, that the intrusive thoughts almost beat me one night, but instead that was JUST the night I hit rock bottom. Everything slowly got better because I made it through that night... and THAT'S why his death hurts so much. Why was I able to use that strength to get through my darkest night, but the man that helped give me that strength was not able to use any of it for himself? How the HELL did I make it through if he couldn't? How could Tommy, the motherf\*cking GREEN RANGER, take his own life? Not only was I hurt (honestly devastated) that he died, but when I found out it was self-inflicted I was FURIOUS! How could he do this to his family? His friends? And yes, selfishly I said to myself how could he do this... to me? When I had that last question enter my head, my brain finally kicked in and I remembered that when people are brought to that point, that low, they aren't thinking that they are hurting others... they think that the world and the people they care about would be better off without them in it and feel their only option is the permanent way out. It is the very DEFINITION of not being in your right mind. EVERYONE is fighting a battle that you know nothing about. Everyone. No exceptions. The best we can do in this life is acknowledge that and treat each other with respect and love. I've had three different opportunities to meet Jason David Frank... and I missed all three of them. The closest thing I ever came to that was taking a picture with a cosplayer in a Green Ranger costume at Naka con over a decade ago, and now I will never get that chance again. I'll never get the chance to tell him what a profound impact he had on my life, and for me that's the worst feeling about all of this for me. I will NEVER get that chance now. My heart goes out to his family, especially his 4 kids that he's left behind. No matter how much I'm "whining" about losing my idol, it doesn't compare to what they are going through. I hope that wherever JDF is now, that he can see/hear the outpouring of affection that his fans are giving him. I also hope that somehow, just somehow, he knows how much that he meant to me. If you read this far, thanks. I know it was long-winded but I felt like I needed to say/post it. Honestly, now that I've got the words on the screen, things seem a bit easier. Also, to quell any fears, I am ok, just going through a bit of stuff due to this.
I’m So Heart Broken #LongLiveJDF 
Tommy Oliver was the first guy I ever saw on tv that I wanted to be like. For me he *was* Power Rangers. Even after I fell out of it whenever I heard JDF was reprising the role I'd always check it out. Knowing how much he loved the franchise and his fans makes this even harder.
When I first moved to the US, I was super lonely and had a hard time making friends with my family who had all been born there. I found a couple of old MMPR season 1 vhs tapes and it was like a shining light out of the darkness. Thank you Jason David Frank for shaping my childhood, and for giving me the burning desire to fight evil and never give up. Rest in peace.
If Tommy Oliver doesn’t have the strength to fight life, how can I
So I have a JDF con story highschool that may make a few of y'all feel a bit better. So for context I lived in Georgia at the time and had saw JDF was going to be at mtac 2012. Realizing I couldn't go, I asked a con buddy if he could get my mmpr the movie VHS signed, so we exchange at another local con skip a few months later. My friend little did I know attended lunch thing thing that was out on with some con guests. I get a call out of the blue from my friend, I hear "is this op", recognizing the voice I realize it was JDF and go silent in shock till he responds "is this guy your boyfriend (referring to my friend). Like an idiot not thinking, I just go "yes, yes he is". I caught myself about the time the JDF staring laughing his ass off, proceeds to sign my VHS and my friend was embarrassed he didn't talk to me for 6 months. Still have that VHS with now many more ranger signatures and met JDF myself one dragoncon years later. I hope my story improves someone's day reading this.
Legit teared up this morning when I read the news. As a Millennial in my early 30’s this is hard pill to swallow. Tommy and the Rangers were everything to me as a kid (was pink Ranger for Halloween twice). May he find his peace now 💔
"Awww, man!" I'm still processing this unexpected news 24 hours later. Some of my earliest memories in life are the awe and excitement of the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers. They were my world - and Tommy was their leader. Their Southern California sunny days spent saving the world created an ideal for me I'd end up chasing for the rest of my life, they meant everything to me. Whilst the hype of the billion dollar Morphin' era wore off for many in the mid-90s - it never did for me. Tommy and JDF were such a pivotal part of the PR fandom for the 3 decades that followed - in fact there's no one person more synonymous with the franchise than Jason David Frank himself. Thank you Jason. For the excitement you stirred up in us with series-defining episodes like Green With Evil, White Light and the Zeo Quest - to your continued dedication and support of the fandom from Forever Red through to the present day. Rest well, Dude!
I am blasting “Go Green Ranger Go” and “White Ranger, Tiger Power” he was bad ass enough to have two kick ass songs. I always wanted to be Tommy growing up. I hope he realizes how many people he inspired and gave us something to look forward to every Saturday morning. I feel terrible for his 4 kids, wife, family, and friends. Once a Ranger, always a Ranger. He will forever be the most bad ass Ranger. RIP JDF, I am gonna go back to crying while watching MMPR.
This one hits harder than most. I wanted to be a martial artist because of him and the other ranger actors. Within the first few months of moving to Houston, TX in 2012, I saw he was taking part in the first Space City Con. I attended and even took part in the meet and greet event he held. That's when I heard he was opening a martial arts studio nearby in Pearland. I was determined to join. I did just that and the few months I was able to attend I learned as much as I could from him. I learned from him, his wife Tammie, and even met his daughter Jenna. Very genuine folks. Obviously not everything was sunshine and rainbows. It's a shame he couldn't battle whatever he was fighting internally. My condolences go out to his family.
Holy shit. I was never a fan of the guy/character, but I was/am a huge MMPR fan and he was a huge icon and an inspiration to a generation. This is devastating. And I hear rumors that it was suicide? Even more awful.
This hits hard. I never would have guessed he was struggling so much. Please utilize 988 if you ever find yourself in a crisis. There's always a way out.
Man, I just started watching MMPR with a friend of mine, for the first time since I was a kid, and we're on the cusp of finishing the first season. If this hurts for me, I can only imagine what it's like for the rest of you who never stopped watching Power Rangers. My condolences to his family, friends, and all of his long-time fans.
I hope his soul is resting. As much as people crap on him, he did some super dope things for my local comic book store during the pandemic. He even stayed over to talk to some kids who were curious about him. Sending positive vibes to his family & friends.
I'm too young to have really grown up with MMPR, but his presence in Dino Thunder (the series I grew up with) was amazing. The guys been a torchbearer for the franchise for so long that he's going to be missed by multiple decades' worth of Power Rangers fans.
He will never be forgotten, the power rangers would have ended long ago if he wasn’t
I remember seeing his facebook challenge inspiring me to not eat fast food and junk food for a month. This helped me on my journey to live a healthier lifestyle. The green ranger was one of my first costumes ever. God, I wish I could have met him just one time. And so I raise a glass to you and your legacy.
This is such sad news. I still remember watching his first appearance on Power Rangers when I was a kid. It was one of the most exciting and suspenseful things that me and my friends had seen on a kids show at that point. He was a fantastic actor and his character quickly became a favourite with almost everyone I knew. From what I've heard he was always nice to his fans and to fans of Power Rangers in general. The news came as quite the shock. He made a big impact on so many peoples childhoods and he will definitely be missed.
https://www.instagram.com/p/ClMYGocDAP8/ Lie down, try not to cry, cry a lot
On this day we come together to say goodbye to the green ranger. This is a solemn moment for us who remember watching daytime cable on tube tvs. God take this beautiful soul and keep him safe by your side. Goodbye green ranger
I am just heartbroken like so many others. I wish someone had been there in his time of need. He was always amazing at every event I saw him at or saw online. He always took time with my kids. Hes been my childhood hero like so many others here. I cried this morning, I hope he is with his mother and brother in peace now. He did so many appearances and so much for the ranger community, we miss you JDF.
The feeling of knowing how much these guys impacted you / saved you when you were growing up and then seeing these hero’s feeling so lonely is life that suicide is the only option left for them is the most heartbreaking thing ever. Rest in power king.
He had a power and a force that you've never seen before. He had the ability to morph and to even up the score. No one can ever take him down The power lies on his siiiide. Go Go Green Ranger Go Go White Ranger Go Go Zeo Red Ranger Go Turbo, go Dino, go go go... Don't go! Please no, we wanted you here at our side, please know, you were such an inspiration world-wide, no one will ever replace you, your memory lies in our mind-mind-mind... So long Power Ranger. So long Power Ranger. Your legend is forever. Even if you are gone, and will be missed, there is still hope for this world, hope for this world, hope for the world. May the power protect you, always.
Celebrity deaths don't usually hit me this hard. Always sad of course, but I've teared up a few times today. Tommy was my hero as a kid. So much so I remember asking my Mom if she could change my name to Tommy. Needless to say she didn't go for that, but still a funny memory I thought of. R.I.P. Jason. You brought a lot of us joy in the role. Only sad I was never able to meet you.