James Ransone’ s death had a profound impact on the world of film and television, but also on the actor’s most intimate and personal sphere. Days after his death, his wife Jamie, known by his entourage as Skipper, decided to express herself publicly for the first time with a message that moved thousands of people.
She did so via Instagram, accompanying her words with a particularly symbolic image: Ransone caressing her belly during pregnancy, a scene that sums up the family bond the two had built.
“I have loved you a thousand times before”: the intimate farewell message
In her text, Jamie put words to the deep bond she shared with the actor. “I told you I’ve loved you a thousand times before and I know I will love you again,” he wrote, making it clear that his farewell that crosses time and memory.
She also recalled a reflection that Ransone used to share with her, “You told me, ‘I need to be more like you and you need to be more like me,’ and you were so right.” The post concluded with a direct reference to the family they formed together: ” Thank you for giving me the greatest gifts: you, Jack and Violet. We are forever “, alluding to his two sons.
The support of friends and colleagues after the message
The post received hundreds of messages of support, including from actress Natasha Lyonne, Ransone’s partner in the series Poker Face. “I love you with all I have and hold our beloved and brilliant PJ with grace, gratitude and cosmic peace in this life and the next. Forever family “, she wrote, also addressing Jamie with words of affection and contention.
Following the news of his death, several companies linked to his career also expressed their condolences. HBO shared a tribute with an image of the actor in The Wire, while production company Blumhouse recalled their work together and sent condolences to his loved ones.
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A solidarity fund to support his family
In parallel, a GoFundMe campaign was created aimed at supporting Jamie and his children in this time of grief. In the fund description, James Ransone is remembered as “a deeply loved husband, father and friend,” noting that his family was the absolute center of his life.
“The goal is to give Jamie the space he needs to focus completely on Jack and Violet, protect his sense of security and ensure a stable future for them,” states the text of the initiative, which in just a few days managed to raise tens of thousands of dollars.
James Ransone’s career
Born in Baltimore in 1979, James Ransone developed a solid career in film and television. He achieved great recognition for his role as Ziggy Sobotka in The Wire and for playing the adult Eddie Kaspbrak in It: Chapter Two. He was also part of titles such as The Black Phone, its sequel, Tangerine and several television series.
Beyond his artistic work, those who knew him agree that his greatest legacy was his bond with his family. His wife’s message, full of love and memory, portrayed that intimate dimension of the actor that today remains in the memory of many.
