Jenna Frank honored her late father Jason David Frank in moving post on what would have been his 50th birthday, Sept. 4.Photo:Jenna Frank/ Instagram
Jenna Frank/ Instagram
Jenna Rae Frank paid tribute to her late father on Monday, posting a touching message toInstagramhonoring Frank on the date that marks his first birthday since his death.
“I can’t put my pain into words. I still can’t believe you’re gone,” the 19-year-old began her post, which featured a photo of the father-daughter duo in a car together taken on his 49th birthday. ThePower Rangersalum is pictured holding a card, a packet of Haribo Goldbears and a balloon that readFeliz Cumpleaños.
“I was with you on your birthday last year. I picked you up at the airport you were so happy to see me. You are my book to life, You taught me everything I know,” Jenna continued in the post’s caption. She also included a throwback photo of two unidentified children; a toddler and a young child.
Jenna Frank honored her late father, actor Jason David Frank, on what would’ve been his 50th birthday, Sept. 4.Jenna Frank/ Instagram
“You are more than just my dad . You are my very best friend , my partner in crime , my brother . You are everything in one . We struggled with the same mental problems . You always understood me when nobody else did . I WILL win this battle for you . I will break the curse . I promise . Happy 50th b- day pops! You always would tell me I’m your biggest angel . Now you’re mine . 💚,” she concluded the post.
Jenna’s tribute was rounded out with a photo of the teenager enjoying a meal with her father. She received an outpouring of support from her followers, including former Pink Power RangerAmy Jo Johnson, who posted, “I love you@jennarfrank❤️you are an incredible woman.”
Frank was a mixed martial artist and best known for his role as Tommy Oliver (a.k.a. the Green/White Ranger) from the originalMighty Morphin Power Rangersshow, which ran from 1993 to 1995, as well as the 1995 movie adaptation.
Jason David Frank is best known for playing the Green Power Ranger from the original “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” series.Saban Entertainment / Everett
Saban Entertainment / Everett
A rep for the actorconfirmed his death in a statementto PEOPLE.
“Unfortunately, it is true. 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,” the statement read. “He loved his family, friends and fans very much. He will be truly missed.”
Though no cause of death was initially provided, Jason’s wife Tammie Frank spoke exclusively to PEOPLE on behalf of their family in the hope ofsetting the record straight about his mental health.
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“My name is Tammie Frank, and my husband was Jason David Frank, who tragically lost his life to suicide just last week,” she told PEOPLE at the time.
“I loved my husband, and we were trying to work through our problems. His death comes as much a shock to me as anyone else,” she continued. “The truth is, I had no idea that Jason was thinking of ending things. Yes, he had struggled with mental health issues and depression before, but I could never predict what would happen that night.”
Frank reprised hisPower Rangersrole in many projects within the franchise, includingPower Rangers Zeo(1996),Power Rangers Turbo(1997) andDino Thunder(2004). He made a cameo in the 2017reboot.
source: people.com
