Veteran U.S. actor James Handy, best known for roles in Top Gun: Maverick, Jumanji, and Logan, has died after a stabbing in Los Angeles.
US Actor James Handy Stabbed to Death
Category - Entertainment Industry - Hollywood Location - Los Angeles News - Breaking Topic. - Actor Death Police identified the 81-year-old as the victim in the Tarzana case, and authorities say the incident happened at a home on Wednesday, June 4, 2026. According to the Los Angeles Police Department and reports from major outlets, officers responded to a 911 call at the residence and found Handy unconscious. He was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Police also said Michael Gledhill, the 44-year-old son of Handy’s girlfriend, was arrested on suspicion of murder. Handy had a long acting career across film and television, with credits that included appearances in Top Gun: Maverick , Jumanji , Arachnophobia , and guest roles on shows such as NCIS: Los Angeles , The Closer , and Cold Case . Tributes from industry outlets described him as a seasoned character actor with decades of work on screen. The case is still developing, and investigators have not indica…
