Power Ranger star Jason David Frank passes away at 49

Frank's manager, Justine Hunt, announced his passing in a statement on Sunday.

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She requested respect for the family's privacy but did not specify the cause of death or the date of death.

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Early in the first season, Frank's Tommy Oliver was first seen as a villain, brainwashed by the evil Rita Repulsa.

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But soon after, he joined the team as the Green Ranger and rose to fame as one of the show's most well-liked characters.

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Though his role wasn't intended to be permanent, Frank was later brought back as the White Ranger and the leader of the team.

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