James Ransone
James Ransone was an American actor best known for his role as Ziggy Sobotka in the critically acclaimed HBO series 'The Wire,' which aired from 2002 to 2008. Ransone's character was a troubled dockworker navigating personal challenges in Baltimore's gritty landscape. Throughout his career, he appeared in various television shows and films, showcasing his versatility as an actor. Beyond his professional life, Ransone was open about his personal struggles, including his journey as a survivor of sexual abuse and overcoming heroin addiction. Tragically, he passed away at the age of 46 in Los Angeles, reportedly by suicide, leaving behind his wife and two children.
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James Ransone was a member of the cast of 'The Wire' who passed away weeks before Bobby J. Brown.
Actorul Bobby J. Brown, din „The Wire”, a murit într-un incendiu în Maryland
Romania· 2026-02-28
James Ransone, who portrayed petty criminal Ziggy Sobotka on The Wire, died by suicide on 19 December.
Bobby J Brown, US actor known for The Wire, dies in barn fire | US news
United Kingdom· 2026-02-28
The death of actor James Ransone generated a strong shock in the entertainment industry.
Esposa de James Ransone lanza desgarrador mensaje tras su muerte
Honduras· 2025-12-23
James Ransone has died at 46 by suicide, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office.
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United States· 2025-12-23
James Ransone was an American actor known for his roles in The Wire and It: Chapter Two.
A los 46 años murió James Ransone, actor de The Wire y la última adaptación de It
Uruguay· 2025-12-23'The Wire' actor James Ransone dies at 46 by suicide.
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Muere el actor James Ransone, Ziggy Sobotka en la serie "The Wire"
Dominican Republic· 2025-12-22James Ransone was known for his roles in The Wire and It: Chapter Two.
Forenses confirman causa de muerte del actor James Ransone, de “The Wire” e “It: Capítulo dos”
Guatemala· 2025-12-22
James Ransone, known for playing Eddie Kaspbrak in It: Chapter 2, passed away at the age of 46.
Muere querido actor de ‘It’ y ‘CSI: Crime Scene Investigation’ a los 46 años
Costa Rica· 2025-12-22James Ransone, the American actor best known for his work in 12 episodes of The Wire, has died in Los Angeles.
James Ransone, actor known for The Wire, dies in Los Angeles – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-22
James Ransone has died at 46 by suicide, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office.
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James Ransone has died at 46 by suicide, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office.
‘The Wire’ actor James Ransone dies at 46 by suicideUnited States· 2025-12-22
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series 'The Wire' and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
James Ranson death: ‘It: Chapter Two’ and ‘The Wire’ actor dies at age 46United States· 2025-12-22James Ransone was a well-known actor from 'It' and 'The Wire' who passed away at the age of 46.
Murió James Ransone, famoso actor de "It" y "The Wire": tenia 46 años
Argentina· 2025-12-22James Ransone was an American actor known for his role as Ziggy Sobotka in the series The Wire.
Morreu James Ranson. Actor de The Wire tinha 46 anos | Cinema
Portugal· 2025-12-22
James Ransone was known for his roles in 'It: Chapter 2' and the series 'The Wire'.
Muere James Ransone actor de "It"; se habría quitado la vida
Mexico· 2025-12-22
James Ransone, the American actor best known for his work in 12 episodes of The Wire, has died in Los Angeles.
James Ransone, US actor known for The Wire, dies aged 46 | US newsUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-22James Ransone, best known for his role as Ziggy Sobotka in HBO's 'The Wire,' has died by suicide at the age of 46.
'The Wire' star James Ransone dead by suicide at 46United States· 2025-12-21
James Ransone was a versatile actor known for his memorable performances in television and horror films.
Muere James Ransone, actor de "The Wire" e "It"Honduras· 2025-12-21James Ransone, known for his role as Ziggy Sobotka in HBO's The Wire, died by suicide at the age of 46.
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Hungary· 2025-12-21