Veteran Hollywood actor James Handy, known for his roles in Top Gun: Maverick, Jumanji and Logan, was fatally stabbed at his home in the Tarzana neighbourhood of Los Angeles. He was 81.
According to police, officers responded to a 911 call on the morning of June 3 after a man claimed he had killed someone.
The caller reportedly told dispatchers, “I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin.”
When officers arrived at the residence, they found Handy unconscious in the front yard with a stab wound to his chest.
He was taken to a hospital by paramedics but was later pronounced dead.
Police said the suspect, identified as 44-year-old Michael Gledhill, flagged down responding officers and admitted he was responsible.
Authorities stated that Gledhill lived at the residence with his mother, who was Handy’s girlfriend. He was arrested and booked at Van Nuys Jail on one count of murder, with bail set at USD 2 million.
A representative for Handy confirmed his death, expressing sadness over the loss of the veteran performer. The case remains under investigation.
Handy enjoyed a long career in film and television spanning several decades.
In addition to his appearance in Top Gun: Maverick, he played a doctor treating Hugh Jackman’s character in Logan.
His film credits also included The Rocketeer, Brighton Beach Memoirs, The Verdict and K-9.
On television, Handy appeared in several popular series, including Alias, Melrose Place and NYPD Blue, earning recognition as a respected character actor in Hollywood. (ANI)
