by Mark Crispin Miller, News from Underground:
In memory of those who “died suddenly” in the United States and worldwide, December 15-December 22, 2025
Actors James Ransone (46, The Wire), Gil Gerard (Buck Rogers, C); ‘MasterChef’ contestant Matt Gagnon (42); TV writers Eric Preven, Kevin Arkadie; George Clooney’s sister (C); singer Joe Ely; & more
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Actor James Ransone Dead At 46
December 20, 2025
Actor James Ransone, best known for his role as Ziggy Sobotka on The Wire and other HBO shows, has died at the age of 46, according to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner. Ransone died by suicide, having been found “hanging” in a “shed” and his body is ready for release, according to the medical examiner records shared online. The Baltimore native played Ziggy, a dock worker and the son of Frank Sobotka, played by Chris Bauer, in the second season of The Wire, appearing in 12 total episodes in 2003.
‘Buck Rogers’ star Gil Gerard dies after sudden cancer battle
December 17, 2025
Gil Gerard, the actor who became a household name as the heroic lead of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, has died at the age of 82. His death was confirmed by his wife Janet, who shared an emotional statement revealing that the illness progressed with devastating speed. According to her message, only days passed between the moment the couple realised something was seriously wrong and Gerard’s death.
‘MasterChef’ Contestant Matt Gagnon Dies Unexpectedly at 42
December 20, 2025
Cromwell, CT – Matt Gagnon, who competed on MasterChef Season 11 in 2021, has died. He was 42 years old. The Connecticut native “passed away unexpectedly” on Monday, December 15, according to an online obituary, though no cause of death is listed. The former MasterChef contestant was employed at a fire protection company at the time of his death. In his spare time, he enjoyed golf and cheering on the New England Patriots.
No cause of death reported.
Obituary: Eric Preven, Television Writer, Government Activist, Dog Lover
December 21, 2025
Joshua Preven wrote, “I am heartbroken to share that my brother Eric Preven died suddenly on Saturday [November 8] from a suspected heart attack. He was a big, beautiful bear of a man full of passion and warmth, and I loved him so much, and he was my hero.” Los Angeles lost one of its most vocal watchdogs when Eric passed away on November 8 in Studio City. He was 62. His work has appeared in The Intercept, the LA Daily News, The New Republic, and the New York Times—and has three times won LA Press Club awards.
Kevin Arkadie, Emmy-Nominated Writer and Producer of ‘New York Undercover’ and ‘NYPD Blue,’ Dies at 68
December 19, 2025
Kevin Arkadie, the Emmy-nominated writer and producer behind “New York Undercover” and many other TV series, has passed away. He was 68. News of Arkadie’s passing was shared by his family on social media Thursday. No cause of death was disclosed. “This man right here was one of America’s greatest storytellers,” Arkadie’s cousin, L True Green, wrote in a social media post. “He has forever changed the landscape of creativity. From having an historic Broadway run, to writing for some of America’s greatest television dramas. He is the reason I have remained in the arts as a writer today. May you rest in peace Cuzzo. Much love.”
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