Power Rangers actor Pua Magasiva has passed away at the age of 38, his production company has confirmed. According to CNN, police had been called to an address in Wellington, New Zealand, on Saturday morning and found his body. The cause of death has not yet been revealed. Magasiva with wife Lizz. Credit: Pua Magasiva/Instagram The Samoan-born star had many on-screen credits to his name, but was best known for being part of the popular Power Rangers franchise. He had starred as Shane Clarke, the Red Wind Ranger, in Power Rangers Ninja Storm - the 11th television installment of the franchise. Advert 10 He also starred as nurse Vinnie Kruse in hundreds of episodes of New Zealand soap Shortland Street. "We are all absolutely devastated at the tragic news regarding Pua Magasiva," the soap's production company wrote on social media on Saturday. "Pua was a much loved member of the South Pacific Pictures' family for many years and our hearts and thoughts go out to Pua's family at this time." Magasiva in Power Rangers Ninja Storm. Credit: Buena Vista Advert 10 Jason Chan, Magasiva's Power Rangers co-star, took to Facebook to say the late actor would be 'dearly missed', sharing what he had been like to work with. "Incredibly sad to hear that one of our ranger family is gone," he said. "It will never be the same again. "PUA you will be so dearly missed. You were the center of energy on set and off. Always laughing, giggling and involved in practical jokes." Advert 10 Glenn McMillan, who played the Ninja Storm Yellow Ranger, posted several behind-the-scenes photos from the programme, writing: "My heart aches for our beloved Pua. A behind-the-scenes photo from Power Rangers Ninja Storm. Credit: Glenn McMillian/Instagram "Always fun, full of energy, lifted up those around him... I'll always remember you this way. Rest easy brother." Ninja Storm executive producer Douglas Sloan also tweeted: "It breaks my heart to have lost a member of our Ranger family. @_GlennMcMillan_ just let me know and I am devastated. Advert 10 "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." 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 Fans have also paid their respects on social media, with one person tweeting: "Rest in Peace one of my favorite red ranger actor in power rangers series, Pua Magasiva, may the power protect you." Advert 10 Another person wrote: "Ninja Storm was one of the Power Rangers seasons that I watched most often as a kid, and one of the few I watched all the way through multiple times. The Red Ranger was always my favorite character. Rest in Peace, Pua Magasiva. May the Power protect you, always."<doc-sep>(CNN) New Zealand actor Pua Magasiva, best known for his role in "Power Rangers" and as a long-running star of the country's soap opera "Shortland Street," has died aged 38, his production company confirmed. Magasiva played the Shane Clarke, the Red Wind Ranger, in "Power Rangers Ninja Storm" -- the 11th television installment of the popular superhero franchise. Police were called to an address in Wellington on Saturday morning (local time) and found his body, according to media reports in the country. Cause of death has not been revealed. The Samoan-born actor had also starred as nurse Vinnie Kruse in hundreds of episodes of "Shortland Street," one of New Zealand's most popular soaps. He began the role in 2003, at the height of his fame, and has starred in the show since his return in 2012. Read More<doc-sep>Pua Magasiva, the actor best known for his role as one of the Power Rangers, has died aged 38. The New Zealand star shot to international fame after playing Shane Clarke, the Red Wind Ranger, in the superhero franchise in 2003. Before that, he had made his name playing a nurse in his home country’s popular medical soap Shortland Street – a role he later returned to. His body was found by police after they were called to an address in Wellington on Saturday morning, reports suggested. A cause of death has not been revealed but officers said there were no suspicious circumstances. 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Power Rangers star Pua Magasiva has died at the age of 38. The New Zealand actor, who also appeared in the country's long-running soap opera Shortland Street, was found dead this morning. The tragic news was confirmed by his production company. Pua plays Shane Clarke, the Red Wind Ranger in Power Rangers Ninja Storm, the 11th television instalment of the superhero franchise. CNN reports that police were called to an address in Wellington this morning and found his body. A cause of death has not yet been revealed. Pua, a Samoan-born actor, starred as nurse Vinnie Kruse in hundreds of episodes of Shortland Street, after taking up the role in 2003, when he was at the height of his fame. (Image: Geoffrey H Short/Buena Vista Tv/Renaissance-Atlantic/Abc-Tv/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock) (Image: Geoffrey H Short/Buena Vista Tv/Renaissance-Atlantic/Abc-Tv/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock) He left the soap but returned in 2012. The soap's production company shared the sad news of his death in a statement on social media. They said: "We are all absolutely devastated at the tragic news regarding Pua Magasiva. "Pua was a much loved member of the South Pacific Pictures' family for many years and our hearts and thoughts go out to Pua's family at this time.". (Image: Getty Images) His Power Rangers co-star Jason Chan also paid tribute. He said: "Incredibly sad to hear that one of our ranger family is gone. "It will never be the same again. PUA you will be so dearly missed. You were the center of energy on set and off. Always laughing, giggling and involved in practical jokes." Pua was married to a teacher, Lizz Sadler. They tied the knot just last year.