James Ransone’s Wife Jamie McPhee Speaks Out After His Death

“Giving you the biggest virtual hug and I hope you are wrapped in warmth and love,” she shared. “We got your back with whatever you need.”

In addition to the It sequel, Ransone’s acting credits included roles in The Wire, Generation Kill and The Black Phone. But his part as Eddie Kaspbrakin in the Stephen King novel adaptation held particular weight, as it came right when he and McPhee were preparing to expand their family.

“My perception of getting It is not because it was like I arrived or I finally deserved it,” he told IndieWire in September 2019, “but because the universe was like, ‘Hey, man, you’re having a kid and that’s going to be expensive, so we’re going to set you up over here.’”

Ransone added, “This is for his future, not for mine.’”