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Spike Lee<\/h2>\n
\u201cRest In Peace To My Dear Brother,MR. JAMES RANSONE. We Rocked Together On RED HOOK SUMMER And INSIDE MAN. \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udc99\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udc99\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udc99\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udc99\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udc99\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udc99\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udc99\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udc99\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udc99\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe,\u201d the acclaimed director wrote alongside a photo of himself and Ransone via Instagram<\/a> on Sunday.<\/p>\nSean Baker<\/h2>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll miss you dearly, my friend,\u201d the Oscar winner shared<\/a> alongside an old photo of him and Ransone.<\/p>\nBaker directed Ransone in 2012\u2019s Starlet<\/em> and 2015\u2019s Tangerine<\/em>.<\/p>\nWendell Pierce<\/h2>\n
The Wire<\/em> actor wrote via X<\/a>, \u201cSorry I couldn\u2019t be there for you , brother. Rest in Peace James Ransone.\u201d<\/p>\nMya Taylor<\/h2>\n
\u201cRIP James Ransone,\u201d Ransone\u2019s Tangerine<\/em> costar wrote in an Instagram<\/a> post. \u201cThis hurt me so bad. Such a sweet and funny guy. He helped me deal with fame. He could light up a room with his smile and dimples. So funny and sweet and he will be missed. Love this man so much.\u201d<\/p>\nMadeleine McGraw<\/h2>\n
Ransone\u2019s Black Phone<\/em> and Black Phone 2 c<\/em>ostar shared an emotional tribute to the actor in an Instagram Story<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u201cI\u2019m struggling to put into words the profound emptiness I\u2019m feeling since learning of James Ransone\u2019s passing,\u201d McGraw, 17, wrote. \u201cMy heart is absolutely shattered. At the premiere of the first The Black Phone<\/em>, James pulled me and my parents aside and spent nearly 45 minutes talking with us. He was so genuinely supportive and he took the time to share heartfelt advice with my parents about how to guide and protect me in this industry.\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cThat night, I spoke to so many people, but his conversation is the only one etched in my memory forever. He was such a beautiful soul. Full of passion and so much kindness,\u201d she continued.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen he returned for his cameo in Black Phone<\/em> 2<\/em>, he was just as humble and grateful, lighting up with pure excitement to be back on the Black Phone<\/em> set,\u201d McGraw went on. \u201cWe got to catch up, laugh, and connect again, and he was exactly the same: that radiant, passionate man overflowing with love for me, for his craft, and for his family.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nThank You!<\/h3>\n
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She concluded, \u201cJames, you truly changed me. You inspired me in ways I\u2019ll carry forever. And I promise, with everything in me, to live by the wisdom you shared with me that night at the premiere. I already miss you so deeply. Rest in peace, my friend. You were one of a kind.\u201d<\/p>\n
Blumhouse<\/h2>\n
James Blum<\/strong>\u2019s production company, Blumhouse, wrote via X<\/a>, \u201cWe are saddened by the passing of James Ransone. We are grateful to have worked with him on The Black Phon<\/em>e and Sinister<\/em> movies. Our thoughts are with his loved ones.\u201d<\/p>\nIf you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Sean Baker<\/h2>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll miss you dearly, my friend,\u201d the Oscar winner shared<\/a> alongside an old photo of him and Ransone.<\/p>\n Baker directed Ransone in 2012\u2019s Starlet<\/em> and 2015\u2019s Tangerine<\/em>.<\/p>\n The Wire<\/em> actor wrote via X<\/a>, \u201cSorry I couldn\u2019t be there for you , brother. Rest in Peace James Ransone.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cRIP James Ransone,\u201d Ransone\u2019s Tangerine<\/em> costar wrote in an Instagram<\/a> post. \u201cThis hurt me so bad. Such a sweet and funny guy. He helped me deal with fame. He could light up a room with his smile and dimples. So funny and sweet and he will be missed. Love this man so much.\u201d<\/p>\n Ransone\u2019s Black Phone<\/em> and Black Phone 2 c<\/em>ostar shared an emotional tribute to the actor in an Instagram Story<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m struggling to put into words the profound emptiness I\u2019m feeling since learning of James Ransone\u2019s passing,\u201d McGraw, 17, wrote. \u201cMy heart is absolutely shattered. At the premiere of the first The Black Phone<\/em>, James pulled me and my parents aside and spent nearly 45 minutes talking with us. He was so genuinely supportive and he took the time to share heartfelt advice with my parents about how to guide and protect me in this industry.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThat night, I spoke to so many people, but his conversation is the only one etched in my memory forever. He was such a beautiful soul. Full of passion and so much kindness,\u201d she continued.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen he returned for his cameo in Black Phone<\/em> 2<\/em>, he was just as humble and grateful, lighting up with pure excitement to be back on the Black Phone<\/em> set,\u201d McGraw went on. \u201cWe got to catch up, laugh, and connect again, and he was exactly the same: that radiant, passionate man overflowing with love for me, for his craft, and for his family.\u201d<\/p>\n You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n She concluded, \u201cJames, you truly changed me. You inspired me in ways I\u2019ll carry forever. And I promise, with everything in me, to live by the wisdom you shared with me that night at the premiere. I already miss you so deeply. Rest in peace, my friend. You were one of a kind.\u201d<\/p>\n James Blum<\/strong>\u2019s production company, Blumhouse, wrote via X<\/a>, \u201cWe are saddened by the passing of James Ransone. We are grateful to have worked with him on The Black Phon<\/em>e and Sinister<\/em> movies. Our thoughts are with his loved ones.\u201d<\/p>\n If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWendell Pierce<\/h2>\n
Mya Taylor<\/h2>\n
Madeleine McGraw<\/h2>\n
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