James Ransone, actor was best known for his role in HBO’s The threaddied at age 46 in Los Angeles.
Records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed that Ransone died by suicide on Friday.
The star’s sudden death shocked fans and colleagues who followed his career across television and film.
However, James was survived by his wife, Jamie McPhee and their two children.
After the loss, McPhee shared a fundraiser in support of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
James gained a lot of attention for playing Ziggy Sobotka in the second season of The Wire, as his character was known to be troubled, emotional and deeply human.
The show later became known as one of the most important television dramas ever made.
He continued to work steadily in television, appearing in Generation Kill, Treme and Bosch.
Earlier this year, the late icon appeared on his final screen in Poker Face.
In film, James built a strong career with roles in Sinister, Tangerine, It Chapter Two and The Black Phone, and was also set to appear in Black Phone 2.
In previous interviews, Ransone spoke openly about surviving sexual abuse and his long battle with addiction.
He said he got sober in his twenties and worked hard to rebuild his life.
James’ death marked a heartbreaking loss for the entertainment world.
