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Widow's Tribute: Single Parenting After Loss
8 May
Summary
- Widow shares touching tribute to late husband on son's birthday.
- Late actor James Ransone died by suicide in December 2025.
- A GoFundMe has raised over $250,000 to support his family.
Jamie McPhee, the widow of actor James Ransone, recently marked her son Jack's seventh birthday with a touching tribute. She shared her experiences navigating single parenting in the wake of her husband's passing.
Ransone, known for his roles in "The Wire" and "It: Chapter Two," died by suicide in December 2025 at the age of 46. He and McPhee were married in September 2017 and had two children: Jack, now 7, and their daughter Violet, 4.
Following Ransone's death, a GoFundMe campaign was established to support McPhee and their children. This fund has garnered over $250,000, with the stated goal of providing the children with security and ensuring a bright future.
McPhee expressed profound gratitude to her friends and family for their extensive support during the past five months, emphasizing the importance of community in coping with their "unimaginable loss."
