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Widow Slams Emmys for Snubbing Late Actor
16 Sep
Summary
- Late actor James Ransone was omitted from the Emmys 'In Memoriam' tribute.
- His widow, Jamie McPhee, expressed significant disappointment over the exclusion.
- Ransone was widely known for his role in 'The Wire' season two.
Jamie McPhee, the widow of late actor James Ransone, has voiced her strong disapproval of the Television Academy. The organization behind the Emmys failed to include Ransone in its "In Memoriam" segment. Ransone passed away by suicide in December of last year.
McPhee shared her dismay on social media, highlighting her husband's notable acting career, including his role as Ziggy Sobotka in 'The Wire's' second season. She also pointed out his absence from the Oscars' similar tribute earlier this year. Despite her disappointment, she acknowledged Ransone might have found the situation amusing.
Ransone was also recognized for his performances in 'It: Chapter 2,' 'Tangerine,' and the 'Sinister' films. His exclusion from the Emmys follows a similar omission at the Oscars, which also drew criticism from his director, Scott Derrickson.
