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Actor James Handy Fatally Stabbed by Girlfriend's Son

James Handy, known for roles in 'Top Gun: Maverick' and 'Arachnophobia,' was fatally stabbed at 81 years old. The son of his girlfriend has reportedly confessed to the attack.

5 Jun, 01:01 — 5 Jun, 02:33
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varietyMostly Factual4h ago

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Actor James Handy Killed by Girlfriend’s Son

James Handy, a longtime actor who appeared as the bartender in “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Jumanji” and had guest roles on dozen of TV shows, was killed Wednesday in a stabbing in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles. He was 81. The LAPD said he was killed by his girlfriend’s son. “On Wednesday, June 3, […]

By Pat Saperstein

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual3h ago

‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ ‘Jumanji’ Actor James Handy Fatally Stabbed by Girlfriend’s Son

"Detectives believe this is an isolated incident and there appears to be no danger to the public at this time," the Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement.

By McKinley Franklin

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deadlineMostly Factual3h ago

James Handy Stabbed To Death: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ & ‘Arachnophobia’ Actor Was 81

James Handy, the actor who appeared in Top Gun: Maverick (2022), Jumanji (1995) and Arachnophobia (1990), has died. He was 81. On Wednesday at around 9:30am, the LAPD responded to a cryptic call in the West Valley area, where Handy was discovered in the front yard of the residence, unconscious after being stabbed in the […]

By Glenn Garner

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tmzMixed4h ago

'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy Dead at 81

A longtime Hollywood character actor is dead after a shocking stabbing ... and cops say the man accused of killing him is his girlfriend's son. According to LAPD, 81-year-old actor James Handy -- whose credits include "Top Gun: Maverick," "Jumanji"…

By TMZ Staff

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enewsMixed2h ago

Actor James Handy Allegedly Stabbed to Death by Girlfriend’s Son

A longtime actor has been killed in a brutal stabbing incident in Los Angeles. James Handy—who appeared in Top Gun: Maverick and Jumanji—was allegedly killed by his girlfriend's son in the Tarzana...

By Lindsay Weinberg

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screen-rantMixed3h ago

Top Gun: Maverick Actor James Handy Passes Away At 81

Beloved Top Gun: Maverick and Jumanji actor, James Handy, has tragically passed away at 81 years old after a fatal attack.

By Jennifer Chu

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