‘Power Rangers’ Star Jason David Frank Dead By Suicide at 49

Jason David Frank — among the initial “Power Rangers” — has actually passed away … TMZ has actually discovered.

Jason passed away in Texas, according to his associate Justine Hunt.

Sources with direct understanding inform us his death was the outcome of suicide.

JDF is best referred to as Tommy Oliver from the initial run of the “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” franchise, going back to the kids series’ launching in 1993 … when he was presented as one of 6 crime/monster-fighting superheroes, masked head to toe with kung-fu abilities.

Fans will keep in mind … he started as the Green Ranger in Season 1, presented at initially as an opponent of the Power Rangers — just to do a 180 and end up being great. After his powers begin to weaken, nevertheless, he’s become the White Ranger … and tapped as the brand-new leader of the group. Frank starred as one of the leads for 3 seasons, amounting to 123 episodes.

Frank went on to repeat his function as Tommy in a number of adaptions of ‘Power Rangers’ — consisting of ‘Wild Force,’ ‘Turbo,’ ‘Zeo,’ ‘Dino Thunder,’ ‘Megaforce,’ ‘Ninja Steel,’ ‘ActiveForce,’ and more. He’s been a Red Ranger, a Black Ranger and a Green Ranger once again. JDF is a fan preferred Power Ranger … which is why he’s gone back to the franchise time and once again.

His onscreen battling capabilities equated into the real life … Frank was an expertly trained mixed martial arts fighter, who was fluent in whatever from Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and others. He combated expertly for a time from 2008 to 2010.

He’s endured by his 4 kids.

Jason’s associate Justine informs TMZ  … “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. He loved his family, friends and fans very much. He will truly be missed.”

Frank was 49.

RIP