Mourning a tragic loss. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers alum Amy Jo Johnson broke down in tears while honoring former costar and friend Jason David Frank. “I just came on here because I was feeling really sad and really it’s really hitting home today what had happened and that he’s gone,” Johnson, 52, said via Instagram video on Monday, November 21. “I don’t know.
I just thought of all of you guys because I know how much you all meant to him and how much you guys are probably in the same amount of pain and so sad.”The Felicity alum, who starred alongside Frank on the Fox hit from 1993 to 1995, went on to say she missed her friend “so stinking much,” before noting what a “force” and “bright, crazy, wild, funny light” the actor was. “All of his crazy voice messages on his suits, and then his sense of humor, his positivity,” she gushed. “He was always just like constantly calling and texting me how proud he is of me.
I just [am] gonna miss him a lot as so many of you guys are too. We’re gonna miss them so much.”Frank’s rep, Justine Hunt, confirmed to TMZ on Sunday, November 20, that the Texas native had died at the age of 49. “Please respect the privacy of his family and friends during this horrible time as we come to terms with the loss of such a wonderful human being,” she told the outlet. “He loved his family, friends and fans very much.
He will truly be missed.”Frank first entered the Power Rangers franchise during the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV show as Tommy Oliver’s Green — and later White — Ranger.
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