US Edition'The Wire,' 'It: Chapter Two' actor James Ransone dies from apparent suicide at 46
- On Dec. 19, records show James Ransone, actor, died in Los Angeles, California, with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office listing cause as 'hanging' in a shed; his body was released to next of kin.
- The actor disclosed that Timothy Rualo, former tutor , sexually abused him as a child, contributing to Ransone's history of addiction and recovery; he reported it to Baltimore County police in March 2020, but prosecutors declined charges.
- On screen, Ransone earned notice for his role as Chester 'Ziggy' Sobotka on HBO's The Wire and as Eddie Kaspbrak in It: Chapter Two, with nearly 80 IMDb credits and a recent Poker Face appearance.
- His family confirmed James Ransone is survived by his wife, Jamie McPhee, and their two children, while McPhee shared a National Alliance on Mental Illness fundraiser days before his death as TMZ and major news outlets reported the news.
- For those outside the US, available resources include the UK Samaritans at 116 123 and Befrienders.org for other countries, as coverage reminded that 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available in the US.
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American actor James Ransone was known for his role as Ziggy Sobotka, who became a gangster, in the series The Wire (On Listening)
American actor James Ransone, renowned for his roles in The Wire series and in the film It: Chapter Two, died on Friday, December 19, at age 46 in Los Angeles.
Hollywood Mourns As James Ransone Passes Away at 46
Photo Credit: HBO Actor James Ransone, best known for his memorable roles in The Wire and major films such as It Chapter Two, has died at the age of 46. There was an outpouring of tributes from colleagues and fans who remembered his range, warmth, and commitment to his craft. James Ransone passes away at 46 Hollywood is sharing an outpouring of grief following the death of James Ransone. Tributes from collaborators highlight a respected and belo…
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