James Ransone, Star of The Wire and It Chapter Two, Dies at 46

Los Angeles, Sunday, 21 December 2025.
James Ransone, the versatile actor celebrated for his standout performance as Ziggy Sobotka in HBO’s The Wire, has died by apparent suicide at age 46. Known for bringing depth to complex characters in both television and the It horror franchise, his sudden passing in Los Angeles marks a tragic loss for the entertainment industry.