The entertainment industry mourns the tragic loss of actor James Ransone, who passed away at age 46 on December 19th. According to official reports from the Los Angeles Medical Examiner obtained by TMZ, the accomplished performer died by suicide through hanging. Law enforcement officials confirmed they responded to a residential call where they completed a death investigation, finding no evidence of foul play.
Ransone established his acting credentials through memorable performances across television and film. He gained significant recognition for his portrayal of Baltimore dock worker Ziggy Sobotka during the second season of HBO’s critically acclaimed series ‘The Wire.’ His character’s dramatic arc culminated in a violent crime followed by confession and imprisonment across 12 compelling episodes.
Born in 1979, Ransone’s career began with the 2002 teen drama ‘Ken Park’ before his breakthrough role in ‘The Wire’ the following year. He further demonstrated his versatility through his portrayal of Marine Cpl. Josh Ray Person in the HBO mini-series ‘Generation Kill’ alongside Alexander Skarsgård.
In 2019, Ransone joined the ensemble cast of ‘It: Chapter Two’ as the adult version of anxiety-ridden character Eddie Kaspbrak. His filmography included notable projects such as ‘The Black Phone’ franchise, ‘V/H/S/85,’ ‘Small Engine Repair,’ ‘What We Found,’ and Sean Baker’s groundbreaking 2015 film ‘Tangerine.’ His television credits encompassed appearances in ‘Seal Team,’ ‘Poker Face,’ ’50 States of Fright,’ and ‘The First.’
Ransone is survived by his wife, Jamie McPhee, and their two children. The circumstances of his passing have sparked conversations about mental health awareness within the entertainment community.