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File photo of James Ransone.
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James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series “The Wire” and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died. He was 46.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office said in online records that Ransone was found dead on Friday (December 19, 2025).
Ransone’s film credits include “It: Chapter Two,” “The Black Phone” and “Black Phone 2,” and he appeared in TV shows including the cop drama “Bosch” and “Poker Face.”
Messages seeking comment were left for representatives of Ransone on Sunday (December 21, 2025), as well as with a spokesperson for the medical examiner’s office.
Published – December 22, 2025 10:20 am IST
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Actor James Ransone, known for his role in ‘The Wire,’ passes away
