Actor James Handy killed in Los Angeles

On June 3, 2026, 81-year-old actor James Handy was found with a fatal stab wound to his chest at a residence on Erwin Street in Tarzana, Los Angeles. Police arrived at the scene around 9:30 a.m. following a 911 call from a man identifying himself as the victim's partner's son, who stated he had killed a man. Handy was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The suspect, 44-year-old Michael Gledhill, who lived at the home with his mother, was apprehended by police after voluntarily identifying himself. Authorities report that Gledhill faces homicide charges and is being held on $2,000,000 bail. While one source states the victim had a single chest wound, another mentions multiple stab wounds. Handy was known for roles in films such as Top Gun: Maverick, Jumanji, and Taps, along with numerous television appearances. The motive for the incident remains under investigation.