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James Ransone, who played Ziggy Sobotka in the popular HBO series Wiredied at the age of 46.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office said in online records that Ransone committed suicide on Friday.
Ransone was best known for his role as Sobotka, a longshoreman and member of a low-level organized crime gang, in the TV series Wire. He has also appeared in TV shows such as the drama Cop. Bosch And Poker Face, and also in Generation Murderminiseries about a Rolling Stone reporter tracking American troops in Baghdad in 2003.
Ransone's film credits include a number of horror films, including It: Chapter Two, Black phone And Black phone 2and two films from Sinister row.
In 2016, Ransone told Interview magazine about his changing career path: at 19, he dropped out of film school and began working as a photographer before landing new acting roles. Ransone said that this was his participation in Generation Murder this finally allowed him to feel like an actor and also better understand his family, as his father was a Vietnam War veteran.
“It didn't have that much of an impact on my career, but it shaped me and the way I think about my life,” Ransone said in an interview.
He also spoke about his struggle with addiction, which he overcame shortly before filming. Generation Murder.
Ranson's friends and family, including his wifepublished on social networks after the actor’s death.
“I told you I loved you 1000 times before and I know I will love you again,” Ransone's wife, Jamie McPhee, wrote on Instagram in the caption of a photo of herself and her husband. “Thank you for giving me the greatest gifts – you, Jack and Violet. We are forever.”
“Sorry I couldn’t be there for you, brother,” the American actor wrote. Wendell Pierce on X.
Following the news, a GoFundMe was created to support Ransone's wife and two children.
The Associated Press left messages Sunday seeking comment from Ransone's representatives.
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