United Kingdom, Dec. 21 -- The Wire star James Ransone has passed away at the age of 46.

According to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner, the actor - best known for playing Ziggy Sobotka, the Baltimore dock worker and son of union leader Frank Sobotka (Chris Bauer) in the second series of the HBO crime drama - died by suicide on Friday (19.12.25).

The place of death was recorded as a shed, and the medical examiner's office noted that James' body is ready for release.

He is survived by his wife, Jamie McPhee, and their two children.

Tributes from fans have been pouring in since the news of James' death broke on Sunday (21.12.25).

One user said on X: "Wow. This really f****** sucks. Rest in peace James Ransone, you were an abso...