US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend's son arrested

Handy, 81, is known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick.

James Handy, known for roles in Top Gun: Maverick and Jumanji, dies at home after fatal stabbing

Son of actor’s girlfriend arrested after 81-year-old found unconscious in his front yard in Tarzana, Los Angeles Veteran actor James Handy has died at his home in Los Angeles after a fatal stabbing, allegedly by his girlfriend’s son. The 81-year-old actor was found in the front yard of his home in Tarzana, California, at 9.30am on Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles police department. He was unconscious and had multiple stab wounds to the chest. Continue reading...

By Emma Joyce

Actor James Handy, known for 'Jumanji' and 'Top Gun: Maverick,' allegedly killed by girlfriend's son

James Handy, known for his roles in films like "Jumanji" and "Top Gun: Maverick," was allegedly killed by his girlfriend's son on Wednesday, according to Los Angeles police.

Top Gun and Jumanji actor James Handy stabbed to death as girlfriend’s son arrested

Los Angeles police identify suspect as son of actor’s girlfriend

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Actor James Handy, killed in his Los Angeles home by his girlfriend’s son

‘I just killed the man of sin,’ the confessed perpetrator told police. The 81‑year‑old actor appeared in films such as ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and ‘Jumanji’

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Top Gun: Maverick actor James Handy stabbed to death in L.A.; girlfriend's son is arrested

‘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, […]

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James Handy net worth: How rich was Top Gun: Maverick star? All we know as girlfriend's son arrested for brutal murder

James Handy, the Top Gun: Maverick star, was fatally stabbed by his girlfriend’s son. He was 81,

Jumanji actor James Handy stabbed to death by girlfriend’s son

‘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.

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‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Actor James Handy Stabbed to Death. Girlfriend’s Son Arrested

The suspect was identified as the son of Handy's girlfriend, according to the Los Angeles Police Department

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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

'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

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

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

US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend’s son arrested

US actor James Handy, known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick, has been stabbed to death at his home in Los Angeles, police have said.

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