'The Wire' star James Ransone dead at 46

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According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Ransone died by suicide on Dec. 19 in Los Angeles. 

Ransone's cause of death was listed as "hanging," while his place of death was listed as "shed." 

In 2016, Ransone opened up about his struggle with addiction. 

Ransone accused his former tutor, Timothy Rualo, of allegedly sexually abusing him numerous times over the course of six months in 1992.

According to the alleged email, the abuse led to years of substance abuse and mental struggles. 

A representative for Ransone did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. 

Ransone also had roles in TV shows such as "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "Hawaii Five-0,"  "Generation Kill," "Treme," as well as the film, "It: Chapter 2." His final TV appearance was in a Season 2 episode of "Poker Face," which aired in June. 

Ransone and his wife Jamie McPhee welcomed two children together.