James Ransone's Widow Shares Family Update 5 Months After His Death
James Ransone's widow Jamie McPhee is shared a touching update on how their family is doing following his death in December 2025.
McPhee shared multiple photos on her Instagram celebrating their son Jack's seventh birthday.
"The most handsome, stubborn, funny, affectionate, strong boy and we wouldn't want it any other way. Love you to the moon and back!" she began the post.
McPhee continued, "And to all of our friends and family - it takes a village indeed. We love everyone so much. Thank you for all your support, love, kindness, food, tears, and laughs these last 5 months."
The Wire actor died by suicide on Dec. 19, 2025. Ransone had previously been outspoken about his struggles with mental health, substance abuse, and a past history of experiencing childhood abuse.
McPhee concluded the post with, "I can finally see that every day is a gift so on this one we celebrate Jack together. Thank you thank you thank you."
Along with his work as Ziggy Sobotka on The Wire, Ransone was best known for his roles in Tangerine, It Chapter Two, Sinister, and The Black Phone.
Ransone notably did not appear in the In Memoriam segment where The Black Phone filmmaker, Scott Derrickson, said of the actor, "He was a complex, funny, talented, and undeniably reckless person. He was wildly alive and deeply loved. I know he said some infuriating things online, but the last time I saw him, he cried with regret for all of that. 'I didn't mean to hurt anyone's feelings,' he said. Please don't trash him here. He is dearly missed."
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This story was originally published May 8, 2026 at 8:04 PM.