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Actor James Ransone passes away at 46, reported suicide
Ransone's final on-screen appearance came earlier this year
Actor James Ransone, best known for his roles in The Wire and It: Chapter Two, has died at the age of 46.
According to the Los Angeles health authorities, Ransone died on Friday, with officials listing the cause of death as an apparent suicide.
Ransone earned critical attention for playing Ziggy Sobotka on HBO’s The Wire and later appeared as Eddie Kaspbrak in It: Chapter Two.
His television work also included roles on Generation Kill and Bosch. His final on-screen appearance came earlier this year in a season two episode of Poker Face, which aired in June, according to TMDB.
On the film side, Ransone appeared in the Sinister horror franchise, Tangerine, Mr. Right, and The Black Phone films, building a career known for intense and memorable performances.
Ransone is survived by his wife, Jamie McPhee, and their two children.
