American actor James Ransone, known for roles in the series “The Wire” and horror films such as “Sinister” and “It Chapter Two”, died at the age of 46. The tragedy occurred in Los Angeles, and according to preliminary findings the cause of death was suicide.
James Ransone was born on June 2, 1979, in Baltimore, Maryland. He began his acting career in the early 2000s, gaining recognition for the role of Chester “Ziggy” Sobotka in the second season of the cult HBO series “The Wire” (2003). The character of Ziggy, a chaotic and rebellious son of a dockworkers’ union member, earned him critical and fan acclaim for authentically portraying the complexity of a character from Baltimore’s working-class environment.
In the following years, Ransone appeared in numerous film and television productions. He gained particular popularity in the horror genre, starring, among others, in “Sinister” (2012) alongside Ethan Hawke, as well as its sequel “Sinister 2” (2015). One of his most memorable roles was the adult Eddie Kaspbrak in “It Chapter Two” (2019), the adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, where he played a member of the Losers’ Club fighting the demonic clown Pennywise. The actor also worked with directors such as Spike Lee in “Oldboy” (2013) and on the series “Treme” (2010-2013), where he again showed his talent for portraying complex, often self-destructive characters.
The actor’s death occurred on December 21, 2025, in Los Angeles. According to a report from the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office, Ransone died by suicide by hanging in a shed on his property. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that no signs of third-party involvement were found, and the case is being treated as a suicide. Information about the death was made public shortly after the incident.
James Ransone left behind an extensive filmography of more than 50 roles. His death is a reminder of mental health problems in the artistic community.
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