James Ransone, actor who starred in The Wire, dies aged 46: reports

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James Ransone, who starred in The Wire and Generation Kill, has died at age 46.

The actor died Friday by suicide, according to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office. He was found by police at his home.

Ransone starred in his breakout role as Ziggy Sobotka in season two of HBO’s hit show The Wire in 2003. Five years later, he appeared in the miniseries General Kill as Corporal Josh Ray Person.

The actor was known for his performances in horror movies including Sinister, Sinister 2, Black Phone, and Black Phone 2.

In 2019, he starred as adult Eddie Kaspbrak in It Chapter Two alongside co-stars Bill Hader, Jessica Chastain, and James McAvoy.

James Ransone, who starred as Eddie Kaspbrak in ‘It Chapter Two,’ has died aged 46 (AFP via Getty Images)

He is survived by his wife and two children.

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