India, Jan. 8 -- James Ransone was an accomplished American actor whose performances carried with them emotional depth and quiet intensity known for portrayals of complex, at times troubled characters, Ransone built a career spanning two-plus decades in television, independent cinema and mainstream films. At 46, his untimely passing provokes poignant reflection upon his work, personal struggles and what he leaves behind.

James Finley Ransone III was an actor known primarily for his work in hit shows such as The Wire and Generation Kill, as well as some significant movies including It: Chapter Two and The Black Phone. Ransone was respected and celebrated for approaching roles with vulnerability that placed him on the fringes of society. ...