Tammie Frank, the widow of actor and mixed martial arts star Jason David Frank, has revealed he died by suicide. Frank’s death was confirmed on November 20.
At the time, no cause of death was provided, however reports indicated suicide. In an interview with People published Wednesday, Tammie Frank sought to set the record straight. “While Jason was a well-known name to some, we lived a very normal life with ups and downs, just like anyone else.
It has shocked and saddened me beyond belief to see that the media has turned my family’s tragedy into a tall tale. Since Jason’s death, I have been harassed online and can no longer stand to watch my husband’s good name slandered.” Frank was known for his portrayal of Tommy Oliver (aka the Green Ranger) from the original 1990s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers show.
He then became the White Ranger, playing the character in both television and film adaptations of the popular franchise. Tammie told People there had been incorrect assumptions about the couple’s relationship. ”We initially planned to separate; that part is true.
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