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...

Emma Joyce · Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 10:43 PM
California | The Guardian

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.

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