Power Ranger fans and '90s kids mourned the loss of a childhood hero over the weekend as Jason David Frank, the first Green Ranger, passed away at the age of 49. His rep Justine Hunt did not disclose the cause of death and asked for privacy and respect for his family at this time.
Saban's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers premiered in the fall of 1993 on Fox Kids. The second attempt at an American adaptation of Super Sentai footage from Japan, the Power Rangers was an instant hit, with the first show airing for three years and becoming the biggest new franchise of the 1990s. Frank joined the cast in October of the same year and eventually became the most popular character of the entire series, often returning to his role and becoming a beloved figure among the fanbase.
The reaction to the sudden news was a shock to fans and former Power Ranger co-stars with an outpouring coming from all walks of fandom including Amy Jo Johnson, David Yost, horror icon Bruce Campbell, and even WWE's Austin Creed.
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