James Ransone’s Family: A Look at His Wife and Two Children

James Ransone attends the premiere of ‘Annabelle Comes Home’ on June 20, 2019, in Westwood, California, alongside his wife Jamie McPhee and their two children.
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Jon Kopaloff/Getty; GoFundMe

Key Information

• Actor James Ransone married Jamie McPhee in September 2017.
• The couple welcomed two children: son Jack and daughter Violet.
• Ransone, known for his roles in It: Chapter Two and The Wire, passed away on December 19, 2022.

Ransone’s legacy will endure through his wife and their children. The actor married Jamie McPhee in September 2017. They shared joyful moments as a family, frequently depicted in McPhee’s social media posts. Ransone died at the age of 46, with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirming that he died by apparent suicide.

Following his passing, a GoFundMe page was established to support McPhee and the children, describing Ransone as an "extraordinary father." The page highlighted the deep bond he shared with his family: "His wife, Jamie, known by her friends as Skipper, and their children, Jack and Violet, were the center of his world. They loved him infinitely, and he loved them just as fiercely in return."

A Look into Jamie McPhee’s Background

While Ransone shone in front of the camera, McPhee has worked as a creative consultant for over two decades. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and previously worked as a copywriter.

Their Marriage and Children

Ransone and McPhee’s relationship was kept relatively private, though McPhee has been sharing photos of him on social media since as early as 2011. They were married on September 23, 2017, at Rosewood Beach on Lake Michigan.

The couple welcomed their first child, son Jack, on May 5, 2019. McPhee announced Jack’s birth on Instagram shortly thereafter, sharing her joy as a new mother. Their second child, daughter Violet, was born on May 11, 2021. McPhee celebrated Violet’s birth on Instagram, expressing her immense love for her newborn.

Ransone’s Role as a Father

McPhee has often referred to Ransone as the "greatest dad of all time." Her Instagram posts reflect the beautiful moments spent as a family. In a birthday tribute in June 2022, she celebrated him as a "bold and brilliant husband."

A few days posthumously, McPhee expressed her gratitude for their time together in a heartfelt tribute, stating, "Thank you for giving me the greatest gifts – you, Jack and Violet. We are forever."

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