‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ ‘Jumanji’ actor James Handy dead at 81, killed by girlfriend’s son
James Handy, an actor known for his roles in 'Top Gun: Maverick' and 'Jumanji,' was fatally stabbed in Los Angeles at the age of 81. The incident involved his girlfriend's son, Michael Gledhill, who has been arrested for murder. Handy was pronounced dead at a local hospital after being discovered with multiple stab wounds.
- ▪James Handy was killed in a stabbing incident in Los Angeles.
- ▪His girlfriend's son, Michael Gledhill, is the suspect and has been arrested for murder.
- ▪Handy was 81 years old and had nearly 150 acting credits to his name.
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| Canonical URL | https://pagesix.com/2026/06/04/entertainment/high-top-gun-maverick-jumanji-actor-james-handy-dead-at-81-killed-by-girlfriends-son/ |
| Publication time | Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:30:25 -0400 |
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Movies ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ ‘Jumanji’ actor James Handy dead at 81, killed by girlfriend’s son By Wendy Geller and Carson Blackwelder Published June 4, 2026, 9:30 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google James Handy, a character actor best known for roles in “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Jumanji,” was killed Wednesday in a stabbing in Los Angeles. He was 81.As reported by The California Post, the Los Angeles Police Department said he was killed by his girlfriend’s son.
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