After stabbing, James Handy, known for roles in Top Gun: Maverick and Jumanji, dies at home

Corroborated by 2 sources from 2 publishers

globalculture2d ago

TL;DR

Reports differ across sources; according to theguardian.com, veteran actor James Handy has died at his home in Los Angeles after a fatal stabbing, allegedly by his girlfriend’s son.

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Forbes Business

https://www.forbes.com/sites/timlammers/2026/06/04/james-handy-top-gun-maverick-and-logan-actor-dies-at-81

2d ago

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The Guardian (World)

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jun/05/james-handy-actor-top-gun-maverick-jumanji-dies-fatal-stabbing

2d ago