Internet Mourns As Jason David Frank, The Green Power Ranger, Passes Away Over The Weekend

Content Warning: Portions of this article make mention of suicide, which some may find difficult or upsetting. If you need support or are dealing with suicidal thoughts, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's website or call 1-800-273-8255.

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Over the weekend, it was confirmed that Jason David Frank had passed away, impacting thousands online and leading to several different communities mourning the tragic loss. Jason David Frank, most known for being the Green Ranger in the original Power Rangers before turning into the White Ranger and several others as the continuity of the show continued on.

Originally reported by fan sites, the death was initially considered a hoax until people closer to Frank were able to confirm the worst, leading to the outpouring of messages flooding social media.

If Jason David Frank's death is a hoax, then that is scummy and vile. But I'd still prefer it vastly over him actually being gone. So I'm really hoping it's a cruel joke. And if it is, whoever started it is garbage.

— Jay Woods (@lawrencefishy) November 20, 2022

I’m up 4am trying finish writing some lyrics and I’m seeing people say Jason David Frank died… No major outlets have confirmed this so I really hope it’s a hoax. However, I see a dude he trains with post about it on fb pic.twitter.com/Vbak4uv1Su

— SomeBlackGuy (@sbgderrick) November 20, 2022

Jason David frank and Kevin conroy gone in the same month bro 😢 pic.twitter.com/BlZqGaPMQK

— Mightykeef (@MightyKeef) November 20, 2022

Two men that made our childhoods are gone in the same month. Rest in Peace Kevin Conroy and Jason David Frank 🤍 pic.twitter.com/1XrlcNXbvd

— Felix 🇩🇴🐝 (@JoseJoestaar) November 20, 2022

A quick time after his death was confirmed, it began to circulate that it was purportedly a suicide, leading to the cosplay, TV, voice acting, Power Ranger and mental health communities, among others, to post about how important it is to reach out to others and seek help when it is needed.

This also led to thousands posting about their favorite moments with meeting Jason David Frank at conventions or out in the world because he always made himself very accessible to fans and would go to many conventions and meet with people and fans.

All of Ranger Nation is deeply saddened by the loss of Jason David Frank. JDF brought countless smiles to fans over the years and will be greatly missed. May the Power protect him, always. 💚

— POWER⚡️RANGERS (@PowerRangers) November 20, 2022

Gutted to hear about Jason David Frank. Saw him at almost every convention. If you’re struggling, please call the suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or dial 988. Help is available. You matter.

— Steve Blum (@blumspew) November 20, 2022

The loss of Jason David Frank @jdfffn is weighing heavily on us all. All of Ranger Nation and all of us working on Cosmic Fury.
He was an icon. He was a hero. He was my hero.
To go from being a 6-year-old kid watching him on TV every day after school to even being mentioned (1/3)

— Russell Curry (@therussellcurry) November 20, 2022

It has been confirmed that longtime Houston Texas resident Jason David Frank died last night. It’s being reported that he committed suicide. His trainer and close friend Mike Bronzoulis here in Houston Texas confirmed the news this morning. RIP JDF 1973-2022 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/t01i7vJtEL

— DELFRIN | Business | Motivation Coach (@delinthecity_) November 20, 2022

As fans began to post their favorite moments from the show featuring him, there was special attention paid to the upcoming movie production that he was a part of, Legend of the White Dragon, which had its teaser trailer released earlier in the year and is an original property with a darker tone than Power Rangers while still playing into the tropes and similarities the franchise is known for.

RIP TOMMY OLIVER 💔

THE ONLY POWER RANGER TO BE THE WHITE RANGER, BLACK RANGER, GREEN RANGER AND RED RANGER TWICE!!!

REST IN POWER JASON DAVID FRANK!
🐐 pic.twitter.com/wIoFWI857d

— ✰seinenjump✰ (@seinenPUNK) November 20, 2022

In honor of Jason David Frank here’s this Tik Tok I just watched last night…we ALL wanted to be the green ranger frfr 🥺🥺🥺 pic.twitter.com/X8EjWzo4xS

— Pynk Ranger (@BettyieJayne) November 20, 2022

We are truly heartbroken, thoughts and prayers out to his family.
Please respect the privacy of his loved ones during this time.
JDF will truly be missed. pic.twitter.com/miyEouDEOl

— Legend of The White Dragon (@LotWhiteDragon) November 20, 2022

Hopefully Legend of the White Dragon Gets a theatrical Release 🐉🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/tc684Q78ko

— Jin ✪ (@Jinsakuu) November 21, 2022