James Handy, Actor in ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ Is Found Stabbed to Death

The 81-year-old actor had parts in films including “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Arachnophobia.” The son of his girlfriend was arrested and charged with murder.

By Victor Mather

Man charged with murder of veteran US character actor James Handy

Handy, 81, died after being stabbed, allegedly by Michael Gledhill, whose mother was in relationship with Handy A man has been charged with murder in the stabbing of Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick actor James Handy, who was in a relationship with the suspect’s mother. Michael Gledhill, 44, was charged after police say officers found the 81-year-old Handy stabbed in the chest and unconscious outside his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Handy was taken to the hospital and later pronounced dead....

By Associated Press

'Jumanji' actor James Handy's girlfriend's son charged with murder after actor found stabbed to death

Michael Gledhill, 44, is charged with murder after actor James Handy, known for roles in "Jumanji" and "Top Gun: Maverick," was found dead outside his Tarzana home.

Top Gun: Maverick actor James Handy killed in stabbing, girlfriend's son arrested, L.A. police say

American actor James Handy, known for supporting roles in blockbusters Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick, has died in a stabbing, and his girlfriend's son has been arrested, Los Angeles police say.

Son of James Handy’s girlfriend charged with murder of ‘Top Gun’ actor

A man was charged with murder in the stabbing of Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick actor James Handy, who was in a relationship with the suspect’s mother. Michael Gledhill, 44, was charged on Friday after police say officers found the 81-year-old Handy stabbed in the chest and lying unconscious outside a home in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Handy was taken to the hospital and later pronounced dead. Gledhill did not appear at an arraignment on Friday afternoon in Los Angeles Superior Court and no ple...

By Associated Press

James Handy's girlfriend: All we know about her as son arrested for Jumanji actor's murder; chilling footage released

James Handy's girlfriend's son was arrested in connection with his death in Tarzana, Los Angeles, as per law enforcement officials.

Murder Charges In James Handy’s Death Paused As Stabbing Suspect Faces Mental Competency Exam

The man suspected of stabbing Top Gun: Maverick actor James Handy to death earlier this week will have to face a mental competency hearing before murder charges can be pursued. The capacities of Michael Ray Gledhill will be examined in a Hollywood court on June 22, a state judge decided today after the Los Angeles County […]

By Dominic Patten

Slain Actor James Handy's Final Project Shelved Indefinitely

James Handy was in dozens of films and TV shows over his decades-long career ... and he was committed to one more project before he was brutally slain this week at his girlfriend's home ... but it sounds like fans will never see his last work.…

By TMZ Staff

James Handy death - The Daily Star

James Handy death  The Daily Star

Michael Gledhill Charged With Fatally Stabbing Actor James Handy

New information has emerged regarding the death of actor James Handy.  Two days after the 81-year-old was killed, his girlfriend’s son Michael Gledhill was charged with fatally stabbing the actor...

By Sabba Rahbar

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ actor James Handy stabbed to death as girlfriend’s son is arrested

The LAPD confirmed a suspect was in custody The post ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ actor James Handy stabbed to death as girlfriend’s son is arrested appeared first on NME.

By Victoria Luxford