After the Fact: Jason David Frank

[@spencermalley10]

Fans of both Batman and Power Rangers wept hard a year ago. RIP The definitive voice of Batman and the best Power Ranger ever

[@justinriley]

Dino Thunder did so much for Tommy Oliver as a character. He wasn't just there for nostalgia, it actually advanced his story as a ranger.

[@PowerRangerfan]

Dino Thunder was Tommy's best season.

[@blizzardforonline1954]

Agreed!

[@mariocar0727]

JDF and Kevin Conroy’s passings really hit hard, I’m glad we were able to see them perform, JDF and the many other talented individuals whom we have lost may be gone, but they will never be forgotten. Also kudos for promoting the suicide helpline silver!

[@connorthompson8376]

It’s sad to hear about the state of his mental health. And I’m glad you promoted the suicide prevention line. You’re right to say that there is so much we are not entitled to know, and that there is a lot we hold in reserve as we face society. That being said, I don’t think it’s as easy as telling someone to “just see a shrink.” I think that we as a people need to become more literate about mental health, so that we may help ourselves and each other. But that does not diminish the role of professionals, provided they continue to iron out their own flaws.

[@mikechicago6200]

His passing was a huge loss...miss JDF he was the best ranger ever❤😢

[@cruizerbrony4902]

I had the pleasure of meet Jason David Frank several times, and I do have a story...I first met him at Niagara Falls (Canada) Comic Con. It was the first time I got to meet him. I was buzzing with excitement. I was a huge fan of the series and his character. I wanted to be that cool, and waiting in that line...he only got cooler. He started dancing with someone in a full body pikachu costume and he had a special needs kid come up to him in a wheel chair, so he pushes him around the convention center. You could see that kids face light up with joy. I obviously got something signed and he even gave me free signed stickers and cards, and when he died I didn't sell them. I instead gave those signed cards and stickers...to Jasper Pie. Cuz I know that's what he would have done.

[@EpicFableBean]

wait why jasper pie and you know them?

[@cruizerbrony4902]

@@EpicFableBean Because he's a friend who is a massive Power Rangers fan, but he never got to meet JDF.

[@Rixec2]

Rest in Power, Jason David Frank. Thank you for everything.

[@ArchShades]

Truth be told i was born in the year of 1993 which was the year power rangers came to the world and i was only 2 months old when the show began, it took many years forme to start watching the show and i loved it with all my heart, even when the times when MMPR ended and when other ranger shows were made such as power rangers in space, lost galaxy and so on i never stopped watching power rangers including the next seasons of the shows, then when Wildforce came and JDF returned in Forever red i was happy he came back which made me a bit sad that it was his final time being a ranger till his epic comeback as the black ranger in dino thunder which became one of my favorite seasons. as time went by as the ranger legacy continued even the times of megaforce to ninja steel it was a honor to see JDF take up the ranger suits once more till i heard he retired from being a power ranger which was a sad time but it was also a honorable Heroes Farewell for all the Courage and light he gave to all his fans. But last year when i heard of the incident at first i thought it was a false report to get fans riled up, but the next day was when i found out the news was real that it crushed me and many others. even after a year since the loss of our childhood Hero JDF i am trying my best to continue my love for power rangers but i still have troubles staying strong everytime i see The green and white rangers JDF used to act as. JDF will always and forever be my Hero and i hope that someday, somewhere in the world, JDF will Comeback to the world, not as the ranger we know but the ranger we will always remember till the very end of time. RIP JDF, you will always be Tommy Oliver and will always be the best Ranger in the universe.

[@BugsyFoga]

The pain still hurts, his legacy will never be forgotten.

[@keyblademasterclark]

When I heard he died, I was heartbroken. Tommy Oliver is my favorite ranger and JDF was my hero! I am fortunate enough to have met him back in 2019, before the pandemic hit

[@EpicFableBean]

what was he like

[@keyblademasterclark]

@@EpicFableBean He was really nice while I was a nervous wreck lol

[@UnholyCameraman]

@@EpicFableBean He is awesome to meet. I met him back in Boston Fanfest 2019 while I was going through a dark period of my life because my best friend had died from a combination of a cardiac arrest and lethal concussion in his home. He has no idea how much he had improved my morale to continue in life and I was saddened to hear about his passing. Everyone has their demons and wear their masks to hide these demons; as fans, we should be the rangers to fight our own demons and wear our mask to inspire others to do what's right to us, not to hide our misery.

[@Gojilion91]

When the news broke out on Jason David Frank's passing, it was one of the few deaths that affected me since Robin Williams back in 2014, even after a year has passed it's still unbelievable that he's gone. I had hoped to meet Jason at a convention one day but sadly will never happen. This was an excellent tribute video to arguably the best Power Ranger ever. Once a Ranger, always a Ranger.

[@ztyran]

R.I.P. Jason David Frank. A special congratulations to you, Silver, for a fine tribute to a fine actor.

[@nathanduazo3555]

As for me, I found it hard to say goodbye to Steve from Blue’s clues when he left for college. But when he came back, that made me happy to see him again. Steve and Joe are my favourite hosts of Blue’s clues, and to this day I still watch it because it’s one of my favourite shows when I was a kid.

[@AJPiersonToonParadise]

I'm right there with you, dude.

[@bbd121]

I miss Jason David Frank so, so much. Rest in power, Tommy. We love you

[@Vavalry]

I was crying when I found out he died. He was my ultimate childhood hero and someone I hoped to meet one day. But despite all that I still look up to him and treasure all those memories of him.

[@hunterhowey5393]

Jason David Frank will truly be miss, may the power protect him always.

[@littlereyrey]

I was a huge Power Ranger fan growing up and Tommy was always my favorite ranger. I even got the chance to meet Jason at a con back in 2018, and I even got my picture taken with him. He was a great guy and will be greatly missed. RIP Jason David Frank May the power protect you.

[@jeffreywilliams8499]

💚🤍❤️🖤

[@GlitchGhost1285]

Rest in power Jason, you will always be a hero in so many hearts both young and old.

[@jiado6893]

I grew up with Time Force and Wild Force. My Experience with Mighty Morphing was re-watching the Ivan Ooze movie we had on VHS. But I first learned about the Green Ranger because my adult babysitter once turned on the TV to the episode where Green Ranger wrecks all the Zords. Watching them drown in lava made me pretty sad.

[@hariman7727]

This was sad to hear about. It's been ages since I watched Power Rangers, and I wasn't a huge Tommy Oliver fan, but hearing that he'd died young was just... sad. Also... yeah. The Dragonzord was awesome.

[@rodseller9936]

I took his live streams for granted. I'm still in pain because of his loss. He earned the title greatest power ranger of all time because he showed it.

[@theRainbowWhoovesshow]

I met him once, only once. I looked up to many people over the years,even Silver Quill, but he was the one i looked up to the most, he was the big reason i loved green growing up, it was the color of power, he ment alot to me, i wished i met him again, i wish i hugged him and told him how much i ment to him, how much he ment to everyone, how loved he truly is 💚

[@cunningsmile4166]

Once a ranger Always a Ranger. May the Power protect you.

[@davidblaising-wimmer9972]

I never got to meet JDF but I miss him, I especially loved seeing Tommy as the mentor for Dino Thunder and the Leader of Zeo.

[@JRAUSports]

He seemed like an interesting guy who was close with most of his castmates! I was a power rangers fan for years who enjoyed Tommy Oliver, and it is crazy to see him being gone now…RIP JDF

[@spideyviewer327]

It is so very bizarre to hear someone consistently not refer to the Sentais by their Sentai names and instead the translations. This was a good video recapping stuff. I hope we can get to see JDF's final role at some point in the future and it doesn't get lost in development hell. Honestly never knew he went through all that. I knew about his losing his brother and his daughter and the divorce, but...wow.

[@Jackie-McCann]

I was lucky enough to meet Jason David Frank back in 2016. I had made a drawing of Tommy for him and he loved it. He even held it up for everyone else in the line behind me to see. I’ll never forget that moment. And just last month, I met his daughter Jenna at the very same convention I met him at all those years ago. She’s definitely her father’s daughter, and has the same kind heart. Rest in Peace, Jason. You are missed by us all. 💚🤍

[@keyblade303]

May Jason David Frank be the greatest Mighty Morphin Seraphim in the Army of Heaven.

[@andrewcummings5023]

Jason David Frank Was The Best Of Everything From 1973-2022

[@jillevers1432]

I won’t say I was a huge Power Ranger fan, but after I first saw it on ABC Saturday, I was hooked and respect it greatly. And to see Jason take on this role many times is beyond incredible. I always hear my favorite actors/actresses say they had a burnout and turned to a new direction making me miss them. But to see this guy take on new forms every day in this series is something that inspires hope. Plus, his character Tony and Kimberly had the CUTEST interactions🥰. Thank you Mr. Jason; though I never met you, you had brought hope to me on how much passion you brought

[@RealCoolstriker64]

You are probably the only person that could convince me to watch a video on the lore of power-rangers

[@Nickster891]

not gonna lie i look forward to the after the fact videos but this one * cries a bit * this one i was not ready for

[@darkblastoise9199]

This is so beautiful 😭 you did a incredible job on this wonderful tribute Bravo ❤ he will be missed 😢

[@connorthompson8376]

I really appreciate this. I watched the Power Rangers off and on as a kid, and only found out about the imported footage from Japan in my adult life. I have to say that it was one of the many shows and franchises that gave us the heroes we needed.

[@NallMasaki]

I just saw this new video and I want to say thank you for making it Silver Quill. When I found out that Jason had died my heart broke as he was one of my hero's growing up when I was still a kid. I couldn't stop crying as it hurt so much when he died along with Kevin Conroy. It's been a year and I still miss him to this day but I will never forget him. Again thank you for making this video.

[@christianparrish3292]

Alright! I've been waiting for this. I got introduced to Jason in Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers The Movie. Rest in peace, Jason.

[@carlosaponte1331]

I miss these times in life...siigh..such such a special time in life..💎❤️💎💎🏆🏆🌟🌟🌟

[@AnimeJason2011]

It was a tough year for all of us, especially being a fan of both Batman and Power Rangers. But if I learn anything about the life of Bruce Lee, like the Dragon himself, we must not remember how Kevin Conroy and Jason David Frank died, we must always remember them for how they lived, and I believe that wholeheartedly. JDF had a complicated life, but we will always remember him as, arguably, the greatest Power Ranger that ever lived. #OnceARangerAlwaysARanger #RIPJDF #TommyOliver

[@Mr_Furry]

Like most Power Rangers fans, Tommy is my favorite ranger and it was so heartbreaking when he took his own life, Jason will always be one of the best rangers ever. Also, there's another upcoming film with him, Underdogs Rising.

[@keristrickland2208]

Also, his last film Legend of the White Dragon is coming out

[@dragon1130]

"We don't talk about Turbo!" Yes. Turbo was a collective fever dream that did not happen!

[@JadenYukifan28]

To be honest, it was good. But after Tommy gave his powers to TJ, I was half-interested until Tommy came back in Dino Thunder.

[@Dekomata]

turbo was a below average season even with tommy around. tommy in turbo honestly felt way more wooden than he was in mmpr s2, s3 and zeo. only reason why people acknowledge it now and tommy as the red turbo ranger (even though the lc figure says TJ since we all know TJ held onto the powers way longer) is because of JDF's passing. before and during super megaforce, nobody acknowledge Tommy as the true turbo red. it wasn't until years later that people changed their minds.

[@reddrago8274]

A wonderful tribute. Thank you so much for making it and honoring his memory. And thanks you for promoting the suicide pervention line to help others in need. Your a good man.

[@joinmarch76]

Good to have you back, Silver. You were greatly missed after your last video was so long ago.

[@animanco6833]

One year later Jason David Frank still hits hard to the point where you just can't process it.

[@OnyxTiger]

This death hurt so much. He was a fixture in our childhood. Those who are true power rangers fans hurt the most. I still can't watch some episodes of MMPR.

[@Stormdragon356]

R.I.P Jason David Frank

[@25Erix]

I was under the age of ten when I first watched a little Power Rangers and will freely admit to having a puppy crush on Tommy. He's part of the reason I like guys with long hair. It's horrible how he went but I can only hope his soul found peace.

[@enochcoleman7882]

He truly was one of the greats and everyone else we never lost all of them and your holder memories close to all of our hearts

[@1989JROG]

I remember I first met Jason David Frank in 2015 at Sacramento Wizard World. It really felt like a dream come true. Time passed, and 7 years later in 2022, I was sad to hear what happened to JDF. Rip JDF.

[@Axdyn417]

Well done, Silver. Well done.

[@autumbreeze1129]

I'm very keen to watch the White Dragon movie. Not only to honour JDF's memory, but because I know it has to be good. And I'll definitely make sure to get it on DVD when it comes out. And, if it's true that his daughter will be taking up the role of the Green Ranger in the future, I hope the people I've heard disrespectful to her go shove it and look forward to watching her honour her father's legacy

[@ijustgottahotdog]

R.I.P. Jason David Frank.

[@TheTimon64]

Thank you for this wonderful tribute Sliver RIP to a legend. RIP Jason

[@RosieSievers]

I was shocked when I heard of JDFs passing as he was one of the reasons I fell in love with Power Rangers, everytime I watch the seasons and guest episodes he was involved, it reminds me of why he is one of the legendary rangers of all time ^^ When I first watched Dino Thunder and when Tommy made his return I was super ecstatic on what he would bring to the table not only as the black ranger and also being the mentor this time around and boy did he deliver and didnt miss a step since his mighty morphin, zeo and turbo days ^^ Great video as always ^^

[@CWWGMF]

I’ve met him in person and talked to him a few times. He was indeed loyal to his fans and students. I’m glad for the time I spent with him, wish I could have spent more, and grieve for his family. Until all of us are reunited. May the power protect you. But remember, there are others who can and will help you. I’ve had to ask for help a few times and can say there’s nothing wrong with it.

[@michaelsaunders4256]

Big fan of the green and white ranger miss you Jason

[@BrandonCroker]

What a powerful tribute.

[@Universeofmany]

One of my favorite things about Tommy Oliver is his character arc of realizing the reason he matters isn't because he's "[Ranger Color/Title] Tommy Oliver" but because he's TOMMY OLIVER. A lesson that rings true to my inner child even today.

[@zahcwolf]

A fantastic tribute to an exceptional actor who was a large part of my childhood. Well done silver-Quill

[@TheKRXLover]

I miss Jason David Frank so much, I didn't get to meet him and I adore him so much

[@dannicartee]

I always loved Tommy 😭 he was my first crush and I loved waking up and watching Power Rangers with my dad before elementary school ❤️ when I heard of Jason’s passing, I cried a lot. It was like my inner child’s heart was ripped apart. Jason, I pray that you are teaching martial arts in Heaven because you are the best Ranger to do it! ❤

[@Alan_One1]

I wanted to say great work on this. As a 90s kid, I adored Tommy and wanted to be just like him. He inspired my love of martial arts. I'm happy to say I had the opportunity to meet him twice. I just wanted to mention that JDF's brother Erik Frank, died of suicide as confirmed by JDF's assistant Francis. JDF always struggled with the death of his brother and in one interview with CBN, cried while talking about Erik.

[@MLPSilverQuill]

That's strange. I read from several sources that he died of an illness. Hard to find accurate info sometimes.

[@1jidion]

im looking forward to lotwd, its also going to be sad knowing it will be the last role we all see him in

[@battlecross8540]

I had that same dragonzord toy as a kid Silver Quill. I really do miss him.

[@simba342]

i watched power rangers ever since it came out in the 90s but i never knew jason david frank was going to leave power rangers even before he became the white ranger. also didn't know there was a thing where they showed tommy from another demention where he never became a power ranger and became an overlord or whatever it was you said. tommy was my favorite ranger.

[@CardcaptorLiShowron]

RIP Jason David Frank. You'll always be remembered. Just hope your last movie Legend of the White Dragon comes out

[@eimazd]

It's a testament both to the events and to your writing that I, someone with literally no interest in the sentai genre, was utterly riveted by this video.

[@MouhurtikRay]

Dino Thunder was my favourite power ranger series in childhood and I saw hin first as Paleontologist Dr. Tommy Oliver and loved his character he was very good person and one of the celebrities who cared to reply to his fans in socisl media, it has been a year and i still can't process it. May Lord Bless 🙏 , Once a Ranger always a Ranger

[@ThePontiffofPonWolf]

RIP JDF you were the GOAT

[@ronsorage78]

His death saddened me greatly. I have a green ranger ornament on my tree right now. Will always be the greatest ranger. He loved the fans and getting to meet them. Sadly he lost to his demons and will be missed.

[@unfortunatewitnessX]

19:10-19:38 At first, I didn't think Silver was "in danger" because I didn't see the third black pin flying, but when I re-watched this part of the video, I realized where it landed. ............. By the way, thank you so much for making this video about Jason David Frank and his life. The Power Ranger fandom salutes you! Also, thanks for highlighting the suicide hotline because we all need help sometimes ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.

[@connorthompson8376]

I don’t know if you have any plans for other tribute videos, but I really like them. I hope you make more in the future.

[@MLP-Trinary]

This was an awesome video. I never got to meet the man (Power Rangers wasn't that big a thing for me when I was a kid, 95% of all my knowledge comes from Linkara's History of Power Rangers series and osmosis from you and Jasper Pie). But one of my closest friends met Jason David Frank at a number of conventions. To pass on his comments about JDF: "He really loved cheering his fans and he was an even bigger geek to boot. I remember seeing him once and while we chatted he stopped and squealed 'Oh my god, its Ralph Macchio. Can you guys wait a minute I need to get his autograph. I have been waiting all weekend.' He hopped out of his booth (Literally) and morphed into a kid eagerly meeting his hero."

[@Konsker]

one of my favorite power rangers actors

[@WestieFromtheEast]

This was an excellent video, Silver. It was very much worth the wait! JDF is right up there with Eddie Guerrero as the celebrity deaths that hit me the hardest, I miss watching them so much…❤️

[@ripple-effect-mlp]

"We dont talk about Turbo"? Maybe in relation to the late great JDF, no. But I think there are plenty of healthy discussions to be had about Turbo.

[@hrrproductions553]

I have only come to pay my respects to Jason David Frank, he was the most amazing Power Rangers actor in whole world 😞 R.I.P Jason David Frank, we shall all miss him 😟😢😭

[@erniegonzalez2322]

Thank You for Doing this and If Tommy didn’t join The Team we wouldn’t have all The Sixth Rangers we have Right now

[@jaydewester1625]

Once a ranger always a ranger RIP Jason David Frank and may the power protect you

[@magitek09]

This one hurt, really bad. Thanks you for making this video.

[@spectrumscribble1498]

It was hard for me to believe that JDF took his life when I first heard about it through my friends on the Power Rangers Amino, and when I found out that it was actually real from a Google search, it broke my heart to see a childhood hero being lost to depression and hopelessness. But I know he's still alive in our memories and our hearts as the true hero we all deserve in our lives, not just because of his presence, but also how he inspired kids like myself growing up. I may have only witnessed his years as the Black Ranger in Dino Thunder as my earliest memories of him, but I still hold him in high regard.

[@thefanwithoutaface8105]

No lie when he came back in Dino Thunder, I was beyond excited.

[@SamuraiEchidna]

I feel like an idiot. This is not the first time I've heard people say they were not surprised when the Command Center came back for a new season of Power Rangers (Zeo). I've heard Linkara say it, I've heard you say it, and I've heard a few others say it. But I was a kid when the show first came out on TV. I was THE target demographic. And when Mighty Morphin came to an end, I was on pins and needles. I wasn't sure if the show was going to return. I didn't know if that was the end of the Rangers or not. Waiting for an announcement, any kind of news, was agonizing. Can you tell how big of a fan I was back then? The cliffhanger took me by surprise, the announcement of Zeo took me by surprise, ALL of it was a surprise to me! Yet so many others who also grew up with it say they were not surprised. Was everyone else just all ready familiar with TV shows pulling stunts like this? Was I simply too young to know any better? Also... 🎵 _We don't talk about Turbo, no, no, no._ _We don't talk about Turbo~!_ _BUT!_ _It was training day (It was training day)_ _There was a charity, when a Lerigot fell from the sky_ _Aliens beyond the sky_

[@KevinCarlino]

This was a great video. RIP JDF.

[@sethcarlow8363]

Who else had a Crush on the Pink or the Yellow Ranger ? I had a crush on Thuy Trang.

[@williamcrowe2576]

This took a lot of effort to make, but it's worth it.

[@marykateharmon]

That guy is Dudley Dude Right! I grew up watching Rocky and Bullwinkle and his parts were some of my favorites on the show!

[@wilsonng994]

This is a good video Sliver. Thanks for relieving the wonderful memories of the greatest Power Ranger and it's been a year since JDF's passing but it just felt like yesterday I just learnt of his death which felt painful and learning about what he had been dealing with the idead od duality and also the fact he was dealing with depression which was equally painful and sad. He left behind a wonderful legacy and it was good that you also pointed out what we are entitled to know about other people's problems. And thanks for the suicide hotline number and message for people who dealing with their own demons and think they have no one to turn to. You don't have to face your demons alone.

[@songsan807]

I remembered when the Green Ranger and then the White Ranger came out it was sold out everywhere and places like eBay were offering over $2000 for the toys. He is probably the favorite PR for all the kids and literally the face of PR. He made so much money for them. So when he died, including his home value, his net worth was about 1.5 million dollars. Should be a lot more if he gets royalty and a cut of toy sales. RIP Jason Frank.

[@lucasjordan5132]

What a soldier.

[@marcushamner5994]

JDF is our hero. My sister and I met him twice and he was always great to us! We miss him so much. I told him how much he meant us. I love martial arts because of JDF, Shang Chi, Fei Long, and Bruce Lee. We all him so much😢😢

[@jiado6893]

16:59 Pink Ranger looks like she's popping out of a Pokeball.

[@mikechicago6200]

Fox Kids i missed that and JDF and Thuy Thrang!

[@TheCommonGentry]

beautiful video, silver quill 🙂🙂

[@MattFlatt]

His death hit me hard cuz he was my hero and died on my birthday

[@jeffreywilliams8499]

Man I was so sad last year in November that Jason David Frank passed away I known him since I watch Power Rangers when I was a kid/teenager he was my Power Ranger hero It was all over on KZbin and there are a lot of comments from adults who know Jason David Frank May The Power Protect You Jason David Frank (Tommy Oliver) 💚🤍❤️🖤

[@juliagoodwin9510]

I vaguely remember watching the original Power Rangers as a kid, but I'm pretty sure Tommy was my first fictional crush. It was nice getting to see him in action years later in Dino Thunder. ...So hearing about his untimely passing honestly hurt. The How and Why don't help either... Anyone else tired of being punched in the childhood?

[@kylestubbs8867]

Interesting fact about 13:11 - Super Sentai normally preserves all the suits used in those “giant mech” fights. The Thunder Megazord (Dairen’Oh) and White Tigerzord (Won Tiger) are the only suits they allowed to be destroyed - by the American production team. For a truly unique sense of destruction and hopelessness.

[@KhanhNguyen-mh5ec]

And that's why power rangers and super sentai were is and will always...be awesome. One ranger can take down a bunch of mook. But one team, can make a miracoule.

[@solartiger346]

Awesome job

[@theshinythunderclappokemon5830]

Can’t believe it’s already been over a year…