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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.
James Handy, an actor known for various roles in films like "Jumanji" and "Top Gun: Maverick," was allegedly killed by his girlfriend's son this week, police said.
The Los Angeles Police Department said officers responded to a residence in the 19200 block of Erwin Street on Wednesday morning.
According to police, a 911 caller stated: "I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin."
When officers arrived, they found Handy, 81, unconscious in the front yard suffering from a stab wound to the chest.
Police said Gledhill lived at the residence with his mother, who was Handy’s girlfriend.
Gledhill was arrested and booked into the Van Nuys Jail on a murder charge. Bail was set at $2 million.
Handy amassed nearly 150 acting credits over a career spanning roughly five decades, according to IMDb.
In addition to film roles, he made guest appearances on numerous television shows throughout his career, including "The West Wing," "9-1-1," and "NCIS: Los Angeles."
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