James Ransone’s Wife Discusses Parenting Their Children After His Passing
The late James Ransone’s spouse, Jamie McPhee, expressed heartfelt thoughts on single parenting after her husband’s passing while commemorating their son’s birthday.
“Our little king Jack turns 7 today,” she wrote in an Instagram post on Tuesday, May 5. “I can hardly believe it. He’s the most charming, headstrong, humorous, loving, and resilient boy, and we wouldn’t trade him for anything. Love you to the moon and back!”
McPhee shared several pictures, many featuring Ransone. She also captured moments of Jack losing his first tooth, along with a heartfelt message to her support network.
“To all our friends and family — it truly takes a village. We’re so grateful for everyone,” McPhee continued. “Thank you for all your support, love, kindness, food, tears, and laughter over the past five months. I now realize that each day is a treasured gift, and today we celebrate Jack together. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
Ransone, celebrated for his roles in The Wire and It: Chapter Two, died by suicide at the age of 46 in December 2025. He and McPhee tied the knot in September 2017 and were also parents to their 4-year-old daughter, Violet.
“I’ve told you I loved you a thousand times before, and I know I will do so again,” McPhee wrote in an Instagram post shortly after his passing. “You used to say – I need to be more like you and you need to be more like me – and you were right. Thank you for giving me the greatest gifts – you, Jack, and Violet. We are forever.”
In the wake of Ransone’s death, friends and family have rallied around McPhee with a GoFundMe campaign that has garnered over $250,000 to support her.
“This fund has been established to assist Jamie and the children as they navigate life after an unimaginable loss,” reads the project’s description. “Its goal is straightforward: to provide Jamie the time to focus solely on Jack and Violet, to protect their sense of security, and ensure they have a bright future — even amidst the absence of James’s light in their daily lives.”
The GoFundMe description emphasized that McPhee and their children were “the center of his world,” referring to Ransone.
“They loved him endlessly, and he reciprocated that love fiercely,” it shared. “Their bond was profound, joyful, and evident to anyone who witnessed it.”
