Actor James Ransone died Friday from an apparent suicide, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. He was 46. Representatives for Ransone did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Career Highlights
Ransone was widely recognized for his role as Ziggy Sobotka on HBO’s The Wire and for portraying Eddie Kaspbrak in It: Chapter Two. His television work also included appearances on Generation Kill and Bosch, with his final TV role airing in June in Season 2 of Poker Face, according to TMDB.
Film Work Across Genres
In addition to his television career, Ransone appeared in several films, including entries in the Sinister franchise, Tangerine, Mr. Right, and The Black Phone series, building a reputation for intense and character-driven performances.
Early Struggles and Finding Acting
In a 2016 interview with Interview Magazine, Ransone spoke openly about feeling isolated growing up and struggling in traditional public schools. He credited attending an arts school as a turning point, saying the experience helped save him during a difficult adolescence.
Personal Turning Points
Ransone later attended film school in New York but left without graduating. After years of struggling with addiction, he said he became sober in his late 20s, shortly before working on Generation Kill, which he described as a transformative personal experience shaped in part by his father’s service as a Vietnam War veteran.
Survivors and Support Resources
Ransone is survived by his wife, Jamie McPhee, and their two children.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available. In the U.S., call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org. You can also call 800-273-8255 for support.
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