James Ransone, the acclaimed star of “The Wire” and “It Chapter Two,” has died at age 46 by suicide. A resident of Los Angeles and a native of Baltimore, Ransone was celebrated for his intense portrayals of troubled men like Ziggy Sobotka and Josh Ray Person. He is survived by his wife, Jamie McPhee, and their children. Ransone leaves behind a legacy of immense honesty regarding his journey through addiction and a filmography that remains a masterclass in fearless character acting.
