James Ransone, best known for playing Ziggy Sobotka on HBOâs âThe Wire,â died Friday at age 46. As per TMZ, the actor died by suicide, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. In the days surrounding his death, attention has turned to his wife, Jamie McPhee, who remained a steady and private presence throughout his life and career and has quietly highlighted mental health awareness in its aftermath.
Who Is Jamie McPhee?
Jamie McPhee was married to Ransone for several years, though the couple kept most details of their relationship out of the public eye. She is not an actor and has never sought attention through his fame.
The couple shared two kidsâJack & Violet and deliberately chose to keep their family life private.
According to her social media posts, the couple tied the knot at Rosewood Beach on Lake Michigan on September 23, 2017. See their adorable wedding day picture here.
McPhee rarely appeared in interviews or on the red carpet, reflecting the coupleâs preference for a life centered on family rather than publicity.
Her Quiet Mental Health Advocacy After His Death
Only days before Ransoneâs death, McPhee shared a fundraiser supporting the National Alliance on Mental Illness through her social media profile.
The gesture resonated deeply with fans, given Ransoneâs openness over the years about addiction, recovery, and trauma. While McPhee has not made public statements, her support for mental health organizations has been widely interpreted as a meaningful tribute.
Standing by Ransone Through Recovery and Trauma
GettyRansone had spoken candidly about his struggles with addiction, revealing in a 2016 Interview Magazine profile that he became sober at 27 after years of heroin use.
âPeople think I got sober working on the âGeneration Kill.â I didnât,â he said. âI sobered up six or seven months before that⦠I remember going to Africa, and I was going to be there for almost a year. I was number two on the call shee,t and I was like, âI think somebody made a mistake. This is too much responsibility for me.ââ
In 2021, he also disclosed that he was a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, sharing a detailed account in a lengthy Instagram post addressed to his former tutor.
McPhee remained by his side throughout these years, offering stability while he navigated recovery and continued working steadily in film and television.
Despite Ransoneâs long list of credits, including âGeneration Kill,â âTreme,â âBosch,â âIt Chapter Two,â and âThe Black Phone,â McPhee and Ransone kept their home life firmly out of the spotlight.
Friends and colleagues have noted that family was central to his life, especially after becoming a father. McPheeâs continued privacy following his death reflects the same values the couple upheld together.
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