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werefreeatlast@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

Totally not AI:

The actress who played the original Yellow Ranger, Thuy Trang, tragically died in a car accident in 2001 at the age of 27, while traveling between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Tragic Circumstances:
Thuy Trang, who played Trini Kwan (the original Yellow Ranger) in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, died in a car accident on September 3, 2001. 

The Accident: She was traveling between San Francisco and Los Angeles with her friend Angela Rockwood when their vehicle swerved off the road and hit a rock face. Age at Death: Thuy Trang was 27 years old when she passed away. Other Details: According to RangerWiki, she was to be a bridesmaid to former actress/model Angela Rockwood. Power Rangers Reunion: The Power Rangers anniversary special, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, confirmed what happened to Trini, the original Yellow Ranger. Tribute: The Netflix special honors both Thuy Trang and Jason David Frank, who died by suicide in 2022, with a song by Amy Jo Johnson.

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