Actor James Handy, Known for 'Jumanji' and 'Top Gun: Maverick,' Dies in Tragic Incident: Suspect Arrested for Murder

Actor James Handy, Known for 'Jumanji' and 'Top Gun: Maverick,' Dies in Tragic Incident: Suspect Arrested for Murder

Actor James Handy, known for his roles in movies like “Jumanji” and “Top Gun: Maverick,” tragically lost his life in a brutal incident. The 81-year-old actor was found unconscious with stab wounds in the front yard of a home in Tarzana. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Handy was pronounced dead shortly after. The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Michael Gledhill, who is the son of Handy’s girlfriend, surrendered to the police and was arrested for murder. Gledhill’s bail has been set at $2,000,000. Handy’s extensive acting career included appearances in popular TV shows like “The West Wing” and “NCIS: Los Angeles,” with his most recent role being in “Top Gun: Maverick” as a bartender named Jimmy. The circumstances surrounding Handy’s tragic death remain unclear.