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James Ransone, ‘The Wire’ actor, dies at 46

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Actor James Ransone, best known for playing Ziggy Sobotka in season 2 of “The Wire,” has died at 46.

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  1. FOX 5 New York

    James Ransone, ‘The Wire’ actor, dies at 46 (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    Actor James Ransone, best known for playing Ziggy Sobotka in season 2 of “The Wire,” has died at 46.

  2. Newsweek

    "The Wire" actor James Ransone dies by suicide at 46: What we know (opens Newsweek)

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    The 46-year-old died by hanging in a shed, records from the county's medical examiner show.

  3. NBC4 Washington

    Actor James Ransone, who starred in 'The Wire,' dies from an apparent suicide at 46 (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    Ransone, a Maryland native, played a number of memorable roles in horror films over the past decade.

  4. Variety

    James Ransone, Who Played Ziggy Sobotka on ‘The Wire,’ Dies at 46 (opens Variety)

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    James Ransone, an American actor best known for playing Ziggy Sobotka in 'The Wire' died on Friday in an apparent suicide. He was 46.

  5. WMUR

    James Ransone, "It Chapter Two" star, dies at 46 (opens WMUR)

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    James Ransone, an actor most well-known for his roles in "It Chapter Two" and "The Wire," has died. He was 46.

  6. The Guardian

    James Ransone, US actor known for The Wire, dies aged 46 (opens The Guardian)

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    LA medical examiner reports Ransone, who played Chester ‘Ziggy’ Sobotka in the HBO crime drama, died by suicide

  7. Fox News

    'The Wire' star James Ransone dead at 46 (opens Fox News)

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    James Ransone, actor known for "The Wire," died by suicide on Dec. 19 in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. He was 46 years old.

  8. CBS 19 Tyler

    ‘It: Chapter Two’ and 'The Wire' star James Ransone has died (opens CBS 19 Tyler)

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    Ransone starred in various horror projects over the years and had 77 acting credits to his name, according to his IMDb page.

  9. NBC News

    'The Wire,' 'It: Chapter Two' actor James Ransone dies from apparent suicide at 46 (opens NBC News)

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    Actor James Ransone died Friday from an apparent suicide according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

  10. New York Post

    James Ransone, ‘The Wire’ actor, dead by suicide at 46 (opens New York Post)

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    'The Wire' actor James Ransone has died by suicide at age 46.

  11. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Actor James Ransone, known for his roles in 'The Wire,' 'It: Chapter Two,' dead at 46 (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire," has died. He was 46.

  12. CNN

    Actor James Ransone, known for his role in ‘The Wire,’ dead at 46 (opens CNN)

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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.

  13. New York Post

    ‘The Wire’ star Wendell Pierce reacts to James Ransone’s death: ‘Sorry I couldn’t be there for you’ (opens New York Post)

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    James Ransone's 'The Wire' co-star Wendell Pierce shared a message after the actor died by suicide at age 46.

  14. UPI

    'Wire,' 'It,' 'Black Phone' actor James Ransone dead of suicide at 46 (opens UPI)

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    James Ransone, an actor who appeared on "The Wire" and "Poker Face," has died of suicide. He was 46.

  15. Boston

    Actor James Ransone, known for his role in 'The Wire,' dies at 46 (opens Boston)

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    Ransone’s film credits include “It: Chapter Two” and “The Black Phone.”

  16. KYMA Yuma

    James Ransone, 'The Wire' and 'It: Chapter Two' actor, dies at 46 (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner says Ransone died last Friday in an apparent suicide.

  17. Newsweek

    James Ransone tributes flood in after death of ‘The Wire’ star (opens Newsweek)

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    James Ransone was found dead in in Los Angeles on Friday. He was 46.

  18. BNO News

    Actor James Ransone, star of “It,” “Sinister” and “The Wire,” dies at 46 (opens BNO News)

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    Actor James Ransone, known for his roles in It, Sinister, and The Wire, has died at the age of 46, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The medical examiner said Ransone died on Friday, ruling his death as a suicide.

  19. Los Angeles Times

    James Ransone, star of 'The Wire' and 'It: Chapter Two,' dies at 46 (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Baltimore native James Ransone was best known for his portrayal of Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO drama "The Wire."

  20. Gizmodo

    'It' and 'Black Phone' Actor James Ransone Has Died at Age 46 (opens Gizmodo)

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    Along with his genre roles in films like 'It: Chapter Two,' James Ransone was best remembered as Ziggy from 'The Wire.'

  21. Military.com

    Actor James Ransone, Known for ‘The Wire’ and ‘Generation Kill,’ Dies at 46 (opens Military.com)

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    James Ransone, the actor who made Ziggy Sobotka one of The Wire’s most unforgettable tragedies and later left a mark on Generation Kill, has died at 46. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office lists his death as suicide.

  22. The Boston Globe

    James Ransone, actor known for ‘The Wire,’ dies at 46 (opens The Boston Globe)

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    James Ransone, a character actor who starred in Season 2 of "The Wire" and appeared in horror films including "It Chapter Two" and "The Black Phone," died Friday in Los Angeles. He was 46.

  23. The Daily Caller

    ‘The Wire’ Actor James Ransone’s Wife Shares Heartfelt Tribute After Suicide (opens The Daily Caller)

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    James Ransone’s wife shared an emotional tribute to the late actor in an Instagram post Sunday, days after his death at age 46.

  24. New York Post

    James Ransone’s widow mourns ‘The Wire’ star with heartfelt tribute after actor’s suicide: ‘We are forever’ (opens New York Post)

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    The widow of actor James Ransone has broken her silence in a heart-wrenching social media post after "The Wire" star was found dead by suicide on Friday.

  25. Southern Minnesota

    James Ransone Dead: ‘The Wire’ & ‘It Chapter Two’ Star Was 46 (opens Southern Minnesota)

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    The actor was best known for playing Ziggy Sobotka in

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