Posted by Samuel on Mon 22nd Dec, 2025 - tori.ng
Ransone’s career spanned film and television, with notable roles in Generation Kill, It: Chapter Two, The Black Phone, and Sinister.
James Ransone, the American actor widely recognized for portraying Ziggy Sobotka in HBO’s The Wire, has passed away at the age of 46.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has ruled his de@th a suicide by hanging.
Ransone’s career spanned film and television, with notable roles in Generation Kill, It: Chapter Two, The Black Phone, and Sinister.
Born on June 2, 1979, in Baltimore, Maryland, he is survived by his wife, Jamie McPhee, and their two children.
Ransone had openly discussed his struggles with addiction and trauma.
His passing has prompted tributes from fans and colleagues, highlighting his talent and impact on the industry.