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Los Angeles Coroner Rules James Ransone’s Death a Suicide by Hanging at 46

The investigation found no signs of a crime, with public tributes channeled toward mental‑health support.

Overview

  • Officials say Ransone was found on Dec. 19 inside a shed on a residential property in Los Angeles.
  • LAPD responded to an emergency call and reported no indications of criminal activity at the scene.
  • The Medical Examiner handled the case under administrative review and released the body in accordance with protocol.
  • Ransone was best known for Ziggy Sobotka in The Wire and the adult Eddie Kaspbrak in It: Chapter Two.
  • After the news broke via TMZ and was corroborated by authorities, his wife, Jamie McPhee, highlighted a fundraising effort for NAMI as colleagues and fans shared tributes.