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Jamie McPhee Marks Son’s 7th Birthday With Candid Update on Life After James Ransone’s Death

Her birthday post underscores how a tight support network is helping her navigate early months of single parenthood.

Overview

  • McPhee shared an Instagram tribute to son Jack, posted Tuesday, marking his 7th birthday with family photos that include James Ransone.
  • She reflected on five months of parenting alone and thanked friends and family, writing that it takes a village to support her children.
  • McPhee and Ransone married in 2017 and have two children, Jack, 7, and Violet, 4.
  • A GoFundMe to support the family has raised more than $250,000, with the total topping $251,000 as of Friday.
  • Us Weekly and Page Six report Ransone died by suicide in December 2025 at age 46, while other coverage centers on his legacy in The Wire and It: Chapter Two and includes mental health resources.