The death of actor James Ransone has prompted renewed attention to allegations he made in recent years about childhood sexual abuse and his criticism of how authorities handled his case. Ransone, best known for his role in HBO's The Wire, died by suicide in Los Angeles on 19 December 2025, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
He was 46. The medical examiner said Ransone was found in a shed and that his death was caused by hanging. No foul play was suspected.
