Fellow Rangers Mourn the Passing of Ninja Storm’s Pua Magasiva

Over the weekend, Pua Magasiva of Power Rangers fame was found dead at age 38.

On Saturday morning, police were called to investigate a sudden death in Wellington, New Zealand. There, Power Rangers Ninja Storm star Pua Magasiva, (Shane Clark/Red Wind Ranger) age 38, was found dead. His brother flew to New Zealand to be with his family, including Lizz Sadler, Magasiva’s widow.

Pua Magasiva had a daughter from his first marriage, and Sadler also had a daughter from her previous relationship. The two met on Instagram and married 18 months later in April of 2018, making last month their one-year wedding anniversary. The two celebrated together in Bali.

Magasiva’s got his start on Shortland Street in 1994, playing Elvis Iosefa. He would reprise this role in 1999 and return to the show from 2003-2006 and from 2011-2018 to play Nurse Vinnie Kruse. Last year, he left his co-host position on the Flava’s breakfast show, Flava being a radio station owned by NZME. However, many tokusatsu fans will remember him best for his role on Power Rangers Ninja Storm.

The Internet gave an outpouring of support for his friends and family both from fans and from colleagues throughout Power Rangers history.

 

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A few behind the scenes photos from my library. My heart aches for our beloved Pua. Always fun, full of energy, lifted up those around him…I’ll always remember you this way. Rest easy brother. #PRNS #powerrangers

A post shared by Glenn A. McMillan (@_glennmcmillan_) on May 10, 2019 at 11:03pm PDT

 

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With the sad news of our friend @pua_magasiva these photos remind me of the wonderful times we had. To all the #powerrangers #ninjastorm fans, your messages of love to Pua are amazing and it’s incredible to see what a hero he was to so many.

A post shared by Glenn A. McMillan (@_glennmcmillan_) on May 12, 2019 at 7:20pm PDT

Magasiva’s co-star, Glenn McMillan, (Dustin Brooks/Yellow Wind Ranger) shared some behind-the-scenes memories in Magasiva’s honor.

 

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This photo captures the kind of person Pua was – funny, energetic, always making people laugh. I’m devastated to have lost a friend and a member of our Ninja Storm family. You were one of a kind bro, will miss you always ? #powerrangers #ninjastorm #rip

A post shared by Adam Tuominen (@adam.tuominen) on May 10, 2019 at 11:17pm PDT

 

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The last 48 hours have been extremely difficult ? Have been getting nostalgic thinking about Pua and my Ninja Storm family. Found this one in my folder, and had to post ❤️ #redranger #puamagasiva #powerrangers #ninjastorm #ruok #prns

A post shared by Adam Tuominen (@adam.tuominen) on May 13, 2019 at 1:11am PDT

Adam Tuominen (Hunter Bradley/Crimson Thunder Ranger) tells us what his co-star was like off-camera.

Jason Chan (Cam Watanabe/Green Samurai Ranger) shares more photos and a fond memory from filming that speaks to Pua’s character.

It breaks my heart have lost a member of our Ranger family. @_GlennMcMillan_ just let me know and I am devastated. Pua was a kind, loving, beautiful man with the heart of a lion and the joy of a puppy. I loved the guy. Please say a prayer for his family tonight. RIP Mate.

— Douglas Sloan (@vrdjs143) May 11, 2019

Douglas Sloan was an Executive Producer on Ninja Storm. Other Power Ranger actors have spoken out on this tragic loss as well.

Today the Ranger fam lost a good one. He was so kind, healthy, and hard working. He was so welcoming when we met, extended a hand to the new generation of Rangers. He partied with us and join us in celebrations. My heart is heavy. My huge condolences to his family… pic.twitter.com/RKmmca4vm3

— Yoshi Sudarso (@yoshi_sudarso) May 11, 2019

Yoshi Sudarso (Koda/Dino Charge Blue Ranger) joins the others in mourning with his heartfelt tweet.

Pua Magasiva was hugely talented, funny, charming and just lovely to be around the times we worked together. This is so so sad.

— Nic Sampson (@NicSampson) May 11, 2019

Nic Sampson (Chip Thorn/Yellow Mystic Ranger) shares more kind words about Magasiva.

 

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I had the pleasure of working with @pua_magasiva on Dino Thunder … He was such a nice kind guy.. life is short people.. My heart goes out to his family … #RIP #ninjastorm #powerrangersninjastorm #redranger #shane You will always have the power… Once a Ranger always a ranger….JDF

A post shared by Jason David Frank (@jdfffn) on May 11, 2019 at 7:17am PDT

 

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The news hit me hard today.. Life is short and I regret not getting to know you better.. you will leave a legacy and a Footprint in this world… even though this might be are last Morph Here on earth… It won’t be our last morph together … to @pua_magasiva family im sorry for your lost and I am here for ANYTHING you all need… When I lost my brother and mom I was empty. God will and restore that empty feeling with memories that will last a lifetime… Let’s give this day to @pua_magasiva no more posting for the day…. Ill be thinking of you and praying for your family… #RIP #ninjastorm #shane #powerrangersninjastorm #redranger – Ranger Family –

A post shared by Jason David Frank (@jdfffn) on May 11, 2019 at 8:54am PDT

Jason David Frank played Tommy Oliver as the Black Dino Ranger alongside Magasiva in the Power Rangers Dino Thunder and Power Rangers Ninja Storm crossover special, Thunder Storm. In honor of their work together, he shared both teams’ shared morph sequence.

 

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It’s an odd fraternity we have as #powerrangers …but it’s a family…I met @pua_magasiva once a couple years ago and I’m saddened by his passing and his daughters that no longer have a father ..life Is mysterious…we have to live each moment day by day.. very sad..breaks my heart.. #rip

A post shared by Jason Faunt (@jasonfaunt) on May 11, 2019 at 2:11am PDT

Jason Faunt (Wesley Collins/Red Time Force Ranger) reminds fans that all Power Rangers actors are a big family, having all shared the experience of being rangers. He offers some advice as well.

 

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Forever in our hearts. Rest In Peace Pua. ❤️? Art by Jessica Perez Designs. @jpdesigns09 #rip

A post shared by Roger Velasco (@officialrogervelasco) on May 11, 2019 at 5:26am PDT

Roger Velasco (Carlos Vallerte/Green Turbo Ranger) wishes Magasiva the best.

 

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I just heard about this! My heart is broken! A member of our ranger family has passed away!I’m praying for his family!

A post shared by Nakia Burrise (@nakiaburrise) on May 10, 2019 at 10:06pm PDT

Nakia Burrise (Tanya Sloan/Yellow Zeo Ranger/Yellow Turbo Ranger) offers her prayers to Magasiva’s family.

Unfortunately, a South Pacific Pictures spokeswoman said she could not make any further comment beyond confirming Magasiva’s death. NZME chief executive Michael Boggs said:

“It is with deep sadness that the NZME family has today been told of the sudden death of Pua Magasiva. At this incredibly difficult time our thoughts, prayers and condolences go to Pua’s family, friends and his many colleagues. For us at NZME, Pua was a loved member of our radio team at Flava. We’ve been in touch with Pua’s former work mates and are offering them support”.

Source: NZ Herald