James Handy, known for roles in Top Gun: Maverick and Jumanji, dies at home after fatal stabbing
Veteran actor James Handy, known for roles in Top Gun: Maverick and Jumanji, has died at age 81 following a stabbing at his Los Angeles home. The son of the actor's girlfriend has been arrested and charged with murder.
Why it matters
The sudden death of a recognizable character actor in a violent domestic incident has drawn significant public and media attention.
James Handy in the TV series NYPD Blue. The actor has been fatally stabbed in Los Angeles and Michael Gledhill, the son of his girlfriend, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Photograph: ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content/Getty Images View image in fullscreen James Handy in the TV series NYPD Blue. The actor has been fatally stabbed in Los Angeles and Michael Gledhill, the son of his girlfriend, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Photograph: ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content/Getty Images Culture James Handy, known for roles in Top Gun: Maverick and Jumanji, dies at home after stabbing Son of actor’s girlfriend arrested after 81-year-old found unconscious in his front yard in Tarzana, Los Angeles
The article provides a factual account of a police report and the actor's career history.
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