Veteran Actor James Handy Killed in California Stabbing

James Handy, an 81-year-old veteran Hollywood actor recognized for his roles in "Jumanji" and "Top Gun: Maverick," was killed in a stabbing incident in Tarzana, California. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) responded to a distress call on Wednesday morning, where they found Handy unconscious in the front yard of a residence with a stab wound to the chest.

He was rushed to the hospital but was later pronounced dead. The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Michael Gledhil, reportedly admitted to his involvement in the attack and was taken into custody.

He is being held at Van Nuys jail with bail set at $2 million. Handy, who began his acting career in 1977, had a long and distinguished career in film and television, including appearances in "Arachnophobia" and popular TV series such as "CSI: NY" and "NYPD Blue.".