James Ransone was known for gritty, intense roles in The Wire, Generation Kill, It: Chapter Two, and Sinister. But off-screen, his most personal role was one he fiercely protected—being a father. Ransone was a proud dad to two children, a son named Jack and a daughter named Violet, whom he shared with his wife, Jamie McPhee. He never spoke publicly about them, rarely posted photos, and steered interviews away from family topics. For him, parenthood wasn’t content—it was sacred.
Why a GoFundMe Was Launched
After Ransone’s tragic death by suicide on December 19, 2025, his close friend Camille Garmendiaa launched a GoFundMe campaign to support Jamie and their children. The fundraiser was designed to help the family “navigate life after an unimaginable loss,” giving Jamie space to focus entirely on Jack and Violet during a time of grief.
The campaign description highlights the emotional and financial toll left in the wake of James’s death. It reads:
“The 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.”
The campaign quickly gained traction, raising over $38,000 within days.
Questions Around Net Worth
Some fans were surprised to see a fundraiser launched for the family, considering Ransone’s long-standing acting career. While he worked steadily, his estimated net worth at the time of his death was reported to be around $500,000, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Unlike many actors, he didn’t pursue brand endorsements, business ventures, or high-budget roles, and most of his work came through SAG-AFTRA union contracts with structured pay.
His modest lifestyle and avoidance of celebrity culture may explain why financial security wasn’t as robust as expected.
A Family He Shielded
Ransone married Jamie McPhee in a private ceremony at Rosewood Beach, likely around 2008. She was his emotional anchor through years of personal trauma and addiction recovery. Ransone had openly shared his past as a survivor of child sexual abuse, a revelation that shed light on the mental health struggles he faced throughout his life.
Despite his challenges, he maintained a clear boundary between his public work and his private world. That included shielding Jack and Violet from attention, believing their childhood deserved peace, not press.
