Actor James Ransone, known for his role in 'The Wire,' dies at 46


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The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office said in online records that James Ransone died by suicide on Friday. Photo: AP

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 died by suicide on Friday.

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, as well as with a spokesperson for the medical examiner's office. – AP


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