Actor James Ransone Dies at 46 from Suicide; David Beckham, Liam Gallagher and Hundreds More Attend The Stone Roses Bassist Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield’s Funeral
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From The LifeMinute.tv Team
December 22, 2025
Actor James Ransone dies at 46 from suicide
James Ransone, the acclaimed actor known for his memorable performances in The Wire, It: Chapter Two, Generation Kill, and many other film and television roles, has taken his own life at the age of 46. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, Ransone died on Friday, December 19, in Los Angeles, with his passing ruled a suicide. He rose to fame portraying Ziggy Sobotka in The Wire’s second season and went on to build a diverse career in horror films like The Black Phone, dramas like Bosch, and projects across genres over more than two decades. A native of Baltimore, Ransone was also known for his openness about personal struggles, including addiction and past trauma, and was celebrated for bringing depth and humanity to complex characters. He is survived by his wife, Jamie McPhee, and their two children. Tributes have poured in from fans and colleagues mourning the loss of the talented actor and beloved figure in the entertainment community
David Beckham, Liam Gallagher and hundreds more attend The Stone Roses bassist Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield’s funeral
David Beckham, Liam Gallagher, and hundreds of family members, friends, and fans gathered to attend the funeral of The Stone Roses bassist Gary “Mani” Mounfield, paying tribute to one of Manchester’s most influential musical figures. The service reflected Mani’s deep roots in the city’s music and football culture, with well-known faces from sport and the music industry joining locals to honor his life and legacy. Mounfield died November 20 at the age of 63 due to respiratory issues resulting from a long-term battle with emphysema.
Today’s holidays:
National Cookie Exchange Day and National Date Nut Bread Day.
In today’s birthday news:
Actor Héctor Elizondo 89, broadcast journalist Diane Sawyer 80, Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen 77, actor Ralph Fiennes 63, singer Jordin Sparks 36, singer Meghan Trainor 32.