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Hours after the news regarding the loss of Jason David Frank made headlines, fans took to social media to share their heartfelt tributes to the late star. “Man … rest well brother. I will never forget your message to me—thank you for the encouragement,” one fan shared. “Rest in peace! My favorite ranger forever,” another shared with a trio of green hearts.
Walter Emmanuel Jones, the original Black Power Ranger, who starred alongside Frank for many episodes took to Instagram to reflect on their time together and memorialize his late castmate. “Can’t believe it … RIP Jason David Frank. My heart is sad to have lost another member of our special family,” wrote Jones, who shared a photo of himself and Frank on the red carpet. The photo also included Thuy Trang, the original Yellow Power Ranger, who died in a car accident in 2001, per Entertainment Weekly.
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“He was an inspiration to so many people. His presence will be dearly missed. It’s so sad to lose another member of our Ranger family,” Jones shared with People in November. He added, “Jason was one of the biggest pranksters on the show. My prayers go out to his family and all that will miss him. May he rest in Power.” Per The Sun, Frank leaves behind four children, Jenna Frank, Skye Frank, Jacob Frank, and Hunter Frank, whom he shares with ex-wife Tammie Frank.
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