‘Power Rangers’ star undergoes emergency surgery after suffering ‘serious’ brain injury

See more of our coverage in your search results. “Power Rangers Wild Force” star Phillip Andrew had to undergo emergency surgery after suffering a “serious brain injury.” “Phillip suffered a serious brain injury that required emergency surgery,” Christian Ingram of Heroic Talent & Appearances said in a statement on Instagram Tuesday. “We are grateful to share that Phillip is now awake and showing encouraging signs of improvement,” Ingram added. “Power Rangers Wild Force” star Phillip Andrew (seen above in an Instagram video from Oct. 11) underwent emergency surgery. phillipandrewofficial/Instagram Andrew suffered a “serious brain injury” but is now “awake and showing encouraging signs of improvement.” Christian Ingram of Heroic Talent & Appearances said in a statement Tuesday. heroictalent/Instagram “While this is a positive step forward, Phillip still has a long road ahead of him.” Ingram asked for Andrew’s fans, friends and colleagues to “continue to keep him and his loved ones in their thoughts and prayers as he navigates this difficult time.” “We also kindly ask that everyone continue to respect Phillip and his family’s privacy as they focus on his health and recovery,” he added. “On behalf of Phillip and his family, we sincerely appreciate the overwhelming love, support, and prayers during this incredibly challenging time,” Ingram concluded. Ingram said Andrew (seen above at the 2025 Eternal Con) “still has a long road ahead of him.” Getty Images Earlier this month, Ingram announced that Andrew would have to cancel all of his upcoming appearances. heroictalent/Instagram Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! In the comments section of the post, Andrew was sent well wishes from several other “Power Rangers” stars, including Sasha Craig, who wrote, “Thank you for the update! Heal up fast, @phillipandrewofficial.” “Power Rangers Wild Force” alum Jessica Rey added: “Praise the Lord 🙏 Praying daily for you, brother.” The update comes nearly two weeks after Ingram announced on Instagram that Andrew, 48, had to abruptly cancel all upcoming appearances for the “foreseeable future.” At the time, Ingram did not reveal the “Hazing” star’s medical condition but said he had to “focus on his health and recovery.” Andrew is best known for playing Merrick Baliton (Lunar Wolf Ranger) in the 2002 series “Power Rangers Wild Force.” BVS Entertainment Last year, he launched a YouTube channel to discuss all things “Power Rangers.” (Pictured: The Power Rangers in “Power Rangers Wild Force.”) BVS Entertainment Andrew is best known for playing Merrick Baliton (Lunar Wolf Ranger) in the first and only season of “Power Rangers Wild Force” in 2002. In 2025, Andrew launched a YouTube channel covering all things “Power Rangers,” as well as sharing industry insights. “Whether you’re a longtime Wild Force fan or new to the franchise, this channel is your go-to spot for Ranger nostalgia, special guest appearances, and interactive live streams,” stated the channel’s bio. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!