Say Goodbye to Power Rangers’ Tommy Oliver—The End of an Era Has Arrived

Published Oct 7, 2026, 11:42 AM EDT Patrik Walker is an Emmy Award–winning writer who covers all things Comics & Superheroes. His work can also be found at the Dallas Cowboys, The Sporting News, and CBS Sports, among other outlets. One of the most respected names in his field, he is also a diehard enthusiast of all things comics, anime, gaming and movies — thriving in spaces where discussions involving those or similar topics reign supreme. Sign in to your CBR account One of the toughest goodbyes in the history of the Power Rangers occurred with the passing of Jason David Frank in 2022, the actor most known for bringing the iconic Green Ranger, Tommy Oliver, to life in the original television series. Of all the Rangers, Tommy's introduction and arc will arguably never, ever be topped. He was initially introduced as a villainous counterpart that could single-handedly dismantle the Power Rangers, then became a superhero that helped to lead the team, and ultimately ascending to the rank of White Ranger after Rita Repulsa drained the very same Green Dragon powers she gave him in the first place. NEW Hover to rip Graded Comics Rip Mystery Packs of Graded Cards & Collectibles Hov...