Veteran actor James Handy appeared Top Gun Maverick stabbed to death by girlfriend’s son Los Angeles Wednesday morning June 4, 2026. Handy 81 years old.

Officers responding 911 call found Handy unconscious front yard Tarzana home with stab wound chest. Taken hospital, pronounced dead.

Suspect Michael Gledhill, 44, flagged down police after 911 call made around 9:30 a.m. Caller said, am son man, just killed man sin. Gledhill lives home with mother, arrested booked murder count.

Handy appeared 2022 film Top Gun Maverick playing bartender Jimmy. Also appeared Arachnophobia and Jumanji and many television roles. Played doctor 2017 film Logan, X-Men character Wolverine, roles NCIS Los Angeles, CSI New York, NYPD Blue and Law Order, among many.

Handy had career spanning decades both film and television. Established himself reliable character actor. Roles ranged supporting parts major studio productions guest appearances acclaimed television series.

Circumstances surrounding incident remain investigation Los Angeles police. Detectives working establish clear timeline events and determine led fatal confrontation Tarzana residence.

Handy’s death marks loss experienced character actor with extensive film television career.