Top Gun: Maverick actor James Handy stabbed to death at home as girlfriend's son arrested
Actor James Handy, known for his roles in Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick, has been stabbed to death at his home in Tarzana, California. His girlfriend's son, Michael Gledhill, has been arrested and charged with the murder.
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The death of a recognizable public figure under violent circumstances often draws significant media attention to issues of domestic safety and mental health crises.
3am Paige Ingram and Olivia Beeson 02:37, 05 Jun 2026 Updated 14:38, 05 Jun 2026 View 5 Images James Handy has died at the age of 81
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