Isiah Whitlock Jr., Memorable 'The Wire' Star, Dies at 71 After Brief Illness

On December 19, 2025, the former star of The Wire, James Ransone, tragically passed away at only 46 years old. A beloved and talented actor, Ransone's untimely passing inspired a series of tributes on social media from his former co-stars and loved ones. For fans of the HBO show that is widely regarded as one of the best to ever be produced, news of Ranson's passing was a major blow.

Sadly, it only took a matter of days for fans of The Wire to receive more heartbreaking news since it has now been revealed that Isiah Whitlock Jr.