James Ransone

James Ransone

actor United States

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.

Born on Jun 02, 1977 (48 years old)

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Honduras Honduras: The death of actor James Ransone generated a strong shock in the entertainment industry. 5

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Esposa de James Ransone lanza desgarrador mensaje tras su muerte

United States United States: James Ransone has died at 46 by suicide, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office. 5

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Uruguay Uruguay: James Ransone was an American actor known for his roles in The Wire and It: Chapter Two. 5

El Observador: A los 46 años murió James Ransone, actor de The Wire y la última adaptación de It

United States United States: 'The Wire' actor James Ransone dies at 46 by suicide. 5

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Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: James Ransone was an American actor known for his roles in 'The Wire' and 'It: Chapter Two'. 5

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Muere el actor James Ransone, Ziggy Sobotka en la serie "The Wire"

Costa Rica Costa Rica: James Ransone, known for playing Eddie Kaspbrak in It: Chapter 2, passed away at the age of 46. 5

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Muere querido actor de ‘It’ y ‘CSI: Crime Scene Investigation’ a los 46 años

United States United States: James Ransone has died at 46 by suicide, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office. 5

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United States United States: James Ransone has died at 46 by suicide, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office. 5

CNN: ‘The Wire’ actor James Ransone dies at 46 by suicide