The Wire actor James Ransone dies at 46
American actor James Ransone, best known for his powerful role in HBO's acclaimed crime series The Wire, has died at the age of 46. According to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner, Ransone died by suicide. The tragic incident occurred on Friday in Los Angeles. James Ransone James Ransone played Chester "Ziggy" Sobotka in the second season of The Wire. He portrayed this complex character, from a dock worker to a petty criminal, with such authenticity that he became one of the series' most memorable characters. He then starred in David Simon's other HBO series, Generation Kill, where he appeared alongside actor Alexander Skarsgård. In this series, he played real-life Marine Corporal Josh Ray Person. In recent years, Ransone appeared as Eddie Kaspbrak in the horror film It Chapter Two. His performance in the film was widely praised, especially since the cast included big names like Bill Hader, Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, and Bill Skarsgård. Fans and colleagues expr...