James Ransone, ‘The Wire’ star, dies at 46 mBlip / December 22, 2025 From USA TODAY. Actor James Ransone, known for roles in ‘The Wire’ and ‘It: Chapter Two,’ has died. The investigation found the suspected manner of death was suicide. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/12/21/james-ransone-dead-the-wire/87873708007/