‘It' Star James Ransone's Wife Gets Real About Raising Children Alone After His Death
Jamie McPhee, the wife of the late James Ransone, is opening up about life as a single mother following his death.
Ransone-known for his work on The Wire, the Sinister films, and for playing adult Eddie Kaspbrak in It: Chapter 2-died by suicide in December 2025. He is survived by McPhee and the couple's two children, son Jack, 7, and daughter Violet, 4.
The actor was just 46 at the time of his death.
McPhee Says ‘It Takes a Village'
Earlier this week, McPhee took to her Instagram page to mark her son's 7th birthday. Her post included several photos from before Ransone's death, showing the actor with his family.
"Baby king Jack is 7 today. I can't believe it. The most handsome, stubborn, funny, affectionate, strong boy and we wouldn't want it any other way," she captioned the post.
"Love you to the moon and back!" she continued. "And to all of our friends and family - it takes a village indeed. We love everyone so much. Thank you for all your support, love, kindness, food, tears, and laughs these last 5 months."
She concluded her post: "I can finally see that every day is a gift so on this one we celebrate Jack together. Thank you thank you thank you."
In the comments, Natasha Lyonne wrote, "Hbd Jack ," while It producer Barbara Muschietti added, "Massive."
McPhee's Previous Tributes to Ransone
McPhee first posted about Ransone's death just days after his passing.
"I told you I have loved you 1000 times before and I know I will love you again. You told me - I need to be more like you and you need to be more like me - and you were so right," she captioned a post filled with family memories. "Thank you for giving me the greatest gifts - you, Jack and Violet. We are forever."
A couple of days later, she opened up a bit more about all the love and support she had received following his death.
"The outpouring of love for you is truly beyond anything you could ever imagine. But more than that, this devastating loss has also given so many an unbelievable gift," she wrote at the time.
"I have been told countless stories. And there are probably a hundred thousand more I still haven't heard of people reconnecting. Of friendships healing after years of silence. Of truths finally being spoken. Of old pain being brought into the light and somehow… softening," she continued. "Sometimes almost instantly. I know this is real because I've done it myself in these past few days."
More recently, on Valentine's Day, she shared another post celebrating their family, adding in the caption, "You are deeply missed and by far more people than you could ever even know."
A GoFundMe has been set up to support McPhee and her children, "as they navigate life after an unimaginable loss."
"Its purpose is simple: to give Jamie the space to focus fully on Jack and Violet, to care for them, protect their sense of security, and ensure they have a bright future-even without James's light present in their everyday lives," reads the listing.
So far, it has raised $251,147, with a goal of $300K.
This story was originally published by Men's Journal on May 8, 2026, where it first appeared in the Entertainment section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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This story was originally published May 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM.