Known for his appearances in films such as Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverickactor James Handy died at the age of 81 after being stabbed at his homein Los Angeles, California. The person responsible would have been his partner’s son.
The news was announced on the morning of this Friday, June 5, 2026 in various international media, which indicated that The suspect in the crime is Michael Gledhill, 44, son of the actor’s romantic partner.who called the police to plead guilty.
“I am the son of man; I just killed the man of sin“Gledhill said in the phone call to report and confess to the crime.
The Los Angeles Police responded to the emergency and He found the victim unconscious in the front yard of his residence, with a stab wound to the chest.
In their attempt to revive him, the paramedics from the Department of Los Angeles Firefighters He was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The Police reported that The suspect signaled to the agents who arrived at the scene and told them that he was “the person they were looking for.”.
“Detectives believe this is an isolated incident and there does not appear to be any danger to the public at this time,” the Los Angeles Police Department said.
The alleged perpetrator was arrested by the authorities, accused of murder, and transferred to Van Nuys jail, with bail of US$2 million.
Handy’s death was confirmed by his representative, who said: “It is with great sadness that I can confirm that the gentleman who was attacked and killed on Wednesday in Tarzana was actor James Handy“, the magazine quoted Variety.
James Handy was born in New York. His first screen credit came with Tapsreleased in 1977, and from there he formed a long career in film and television.
The actor had a role as a waiter in Top Gun: Maverick; another as an exterminator in Jumanji; and in logan He played the doctor who treated Hugh Jackman’s character. He also appeared in other films such as Arachnophobia and Rocketeer.
Additionally, he participated in titles such as NYPD Blue (New York Police), Criminal Minds (criminal minds), Beverly Hills, 90210, Law and order (Law & Order) and other series and television productions.