‘Energy Rangers’ Star Jason David Frank Useless By Suicide at 49

Jason David Frank — one of many unique “Energy Rangers” — has died … TMZ has discovered.

Jason died in Texas, in accordance with his rep Justine Hunt.

Sources with direct information inform us his demise was the results of suicide.

JDF is greatest referred to as Tommy Oliver from the unique run of the “Mighty Morphin Energy Rangers” franchise, relationship again to the children collection’ debut in 1993 … when he was launched as one in all six crime/monster-fighting superheroes, masked head to toe with kung-fu expertise.

Followers will keep in mind … he began out because the Inexperienced Ranger in Season 1, launched at first as an enemy of the Energy Rangers — solely to do a 180 and change into good. After his powers begin to deteriorate, nevertheless, he is become the White Ranger … and tapped as the brand new chief of the group. Frank starred as one of many leads for 3 seasons, totaling 123 episodes.

Frank went on to reprise his function as Tommy in a number of adaptions of ‘Energy Rangers’ — together with ‘Wild Drive,’ ‘Turbo,’ ‘Zeo,’ ‘Dino Thunder,’ ‘Megaforce,’ ‘Ninja Metal,’ ‘HyperForce,’ and extra. He is been a Crimson Ranger, a Black Ranger and a Inexperienced Ranger anew. JDF is a fan favourite Energy Ranger … which is why he is returned to the franchise again and again.

His onscreen combating talents translated into the true world … Frank was a professionally educated MMA brawler, who was well-versed in all the pieces from Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and others. He fought professionally for a time from 2008 to 2010.

He is survived by his 4 youngsters.

Jason’s rep Justine tells TMZ  … “Please respect the privateness of his household and mates throughout this horrible time as we come to phrases with the lack of such a beautiful human being. He beloved his household, mates and followers very a lot. He’ll really be missed.”

Frank was 49.

RIP