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Power Ranger's Tragic Battle Beyond the Screen
29 Jan
Summary
- Jason David Frank died by suicide at age 49 in November 2022.
- He struggled with addiction and emotional turmoil after his brother's death.
- Frank's wife revealed he was working on their marriage before his passing.
Jason David Frank, widely recognized for his role as Tommy Oliver in the "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers," died by suicide on November 19, 2022, at the age of 49. His wife, Tammie Frank, revealed that Frank had been grappling with significant personal struggles, including addiction and deep emotional turmoil.
These challenges were reportedly exacerbated by the loss of his brother, Erik Frank, who also died by suicide in 2001. Despite a recent separation, Tammie Frank stated that she and Jason were working on their marriage and had called off their separation before his death. She described him as a "good man, but he was not without his demons."
Beyond his iconic "Power Rangers" character, Frank was also a skilled martial artist and entrepreneur, owning karate studios and participating in MMA. He previously spoke about finding faith after his brother's death and the profound impact "Power Rangers" had on his fans, often serving as a positive influence and father figure.
His life and struggles were later explored in a 2025 episode of "Hollywood Demons," titled "Dark Side of the Power Rangers," shedding further light on the pressures and difficulties he faced in the public eye.
