Updated On: 22 December, 2025 11:34 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Actor James Ransone, best known for his roles in The Wire and It: Chapter Two, has died at 46. Authorities confirmed his death as suicide, with no foul play suspected. Days later, his wife Jamie McPhee shared an emotional tribute

James Ransone
Actor James Ransone, best known for his work in The Wire and It: Chapter Two, has passed away at the age of 46. The news of his death has left fans and the entertainment industry in shock. Days after the tragedy, Ransone’s wife, Jamie McPhee, shared a deeply emotional note remembering her husband.
As per TMZ, the actor died by suicide on Friday, December 19, confirmed by the Los Angeles Medical Examiner. The report added the manner of death as suicide by hanging. The Los Angeles Police Department earlier responded to a call at a residence, where they completed a death investigation report. No foul play was suspected.