Amy Jo Johnson Honors Late Co-Star With Niagara Photo
Fan-captured moment at the falls brings nostalgia as the Power Ranger alum shares tribute.
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A Surprise Fan Photo At Niagara Falls Comic Con
Amy Jo Johnson, best known as the original Pink Ranger in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, surprised fans this week with a heartfelt Instagram post. Sharing a candid snapshot from Niagara Falls Comic Con, she expressed gratitude to “whoever it was who gave me this photo at Niagara,” adding, “miss this guy, as we all do. 🦋” The butterfly emoji underscored the sentimentality of her tribute.
The image she reposted shows a Polaroid-style print featuring Johnson alongside her late co-star Jason David Frank, the original Green Ranger. The fan-captured moment dates back to one of their early appearances together at a convention, when the Power Rangers cast was still filming the hit series. In thanking the mysterious photographer, Johnson gave fans a glimpse of the bond she shared with Frank—and a reminder of his enduring legacy.
Building on that nostalgia, Johnson also dug into her own Instagram archives. Back in May, she playfully captioned another convention shot, “Guess which ones are real Power Rangers and which one chased down the Dickie Dee guy for an entire summer…” referencing her early promo tour antics. That post, tagged #niagarafallscomicon, featured fans and cosplayers alongside Johnson in full Pink Ranger gear. It’s clear the event holds a special place in her heart.
Remembering Jason David Frank
Frank, who passed away in November 2022, rose from MMA fighter to franchise legend as Tommy Oliver, the Green Ranger. His unexpected death at 49 deeply affected the Power Rangers community. Johnson and Frank shared screen time in the show’s early seasons, and both have cited the fast pace of filming as a crash course in teamwork and camaraderie.
In interviews over the years, Johnson recalled that Frank’s athleticism and dry humor brought levity to grueling eight-day shooting schedules. The photo she reposted captures him smiling—an image she notes she and “we all” miss. Fans flooded the comments section, thanking her for keeping his memory alive and noting how the photo looks like it could’ve been snapped just yesterday.
Continuing The Comic Con Journey
Although she’s moved into film directing and scoring, Johnson remains a convention favorite. In late 2022, she shared her itinerary for 2025 appearances, tagging events such as @nfcomiccon, @fairfaxcomiccon and @grcomiccon under the hashtag #powerrangers. She’s also promoted charity evenings—like her recent Scrabble fundraiser in Toronto, where proceeds benefited the Police Athletic League.
That blend of pop-culture nostalgia and real-world outreach has become a hallmark of her post-Power Rangers career. Whether she’s signing autographs at booths or chatting about her Emmy-nominated work on Felicity, she brings the same warmth that fans first saw in 1993.
Johnson’s Instagram is more than a reunion reel; it’s an ongoing conversation with the community that launched her career. By sharing a simple fan-gifted photo, she reminded Power Rangers aficionados why those early days still resonate—and why co-stars like Frank continue to inspire.
As the convention season ramps up, Johnson’s return to Niagara Falls Comic Con feels especially poignant. Between scenic backdrops and timeless friendships, that fan snapshot encapsulates the enduring magic of the Mighty Morphin era—and the bonds forged behind the masks.
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