James Ransone, an actor best known for films like IT, The Black Phone, and the iconic TV series The Wire, tragically died by suicide last week.<\/p>\n
According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, the actor died by suicide on Friday, December 19, but few other details have been revealed. His place of death was simply listed as “a shed”, according to the MailOnline<\/a>.<\/p>\n After attending the School of Visual Arts in New York City, James got his big break in Law & Order and The American Astronaut in 2001. His body of acting work was extensive, but without a doubt, he was most known for portraying Ziggy Sobotka in The Wire. In more recent years, he starred in a number of Hollywood horror<\/a> blockbusters, such as It Chapter Two, The Black Phone, and What We Found. His final role was in The Black Phone 2<\/a>, which was released earlier this year.<\/p>\n Many notable Hollywood names shared their condolences after the news broke, with The Wire’s Wendell Pierce penning on Twitter: “Sorry I couldn\u2019t be there for you, brother. Rest in Peace, James Ransone.”<\/p>\n “In loving memory of James Ransone,” HBO wrote alongside a picture.<\/p>\n In loving memory of James Ransone. pic.twitter.com\/7CKjnAnrCD<\/a><\/p>\n — HBO (@HBO) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n