American actor James Ransone, known for his roles in cult horror films and crime dramas, has passed away. His body was found on December 19 in Los Angeles. Forensic experts confirmed that the cause of death was suicide. This was reported by People, writes UNN.
Details
According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office, the actor was found dead in an outbuilding near his home. Just days before the tragedy, Ransone's wife, Jaime McPhee, posted a call on social media to support the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). The actor is survived by two children.
Ransone's last work was a role in the film "The Black Phone 2," which is scheduled to premiere soon, as well as an appearance in the second season of the series "Poker Face."
Career and personal struggle
James Ransone gained widespread popularity for his role as Ziggy Sobotka in the second season of the series "The Wire." He later became the "face" of modern horror, starring in the "Sinister" duology and playing the adult Eddie Kaspbrak in the blockbuster "It: Chapter Two."
In 2021, the actor publicly admitted that he was a victim of sexual abuse by a tutor in his childhood. Ransone openly stated that this trauma provoked his struggle with drug addiction and depression for years.
When a child has that experience of the world, they start to see themselves as unlovable or unsavable