LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Jamie McPhee, the wife of “The Wire” actor James Ransone, is speaking out for the first time since her husband’s death.
Ransone, who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series, died Friday at the age of 46.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office said in online records that Ransone died by suicide. He leaves behind his wife and their two young children.
“I told you I have loved you 1000 times before and I know I will love you again,” McPhee wrote in a statement posted on Instagram. “You told me – I need to be more like you, and you need to be more like me – and you were so right. Thank you for giving me the greatest gifts – you, Jack and Violet. We are forever.”
In May, McPhee spoke openly about mental health.
Ransone’s film credits include “It: Chapter Two,” “The Black Phone,” and “Black Phone 2,” and he appeared in TV shows including the cop drama “Bosch” and “Poker Face.”
Meantime, a GoFundMe has been created to help the family and has raised more than $70,000.
In the U.S., the national suicide and crisis lifeline is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org.
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