James Handy, known for his roles in Top Gun: Maverick and Jumanji, has died at home after being stabbed | Culture

Veteran actor James Handy has died at his home Los Angeles after stabbing him, he says it’s his friend’s son.

The 81-year-old actor was found in front of his home in Tarzana. Californiaat 9.30am on Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. He was unconscious and had multiple stab wounds to his chest.

The actor’s friend’s son, Michael Gledhill, 44, has been arrested and charged with her murder, with bail set at $2m.

According to police, a 911 caller said: “I’m a man, I just killed a bad man. When police arrived at the scene, Gledill told police he was the one they wanted.”

“The suspect lives at the place with his mother, who is the victim’s girlfriend,” he said.

Handy, known for roles in Jumanji, Top Gun: Maverick and Logan, was born in New York City.

His career began in 1977 on TV’s Ryan’s Hope. He is also credited for roles in Logan, K-911, Law & Order, NCIS: Los Angeles, and Criminal Minds. His most recent movie was Top Gun: Maverick in 2022.