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US actor James Handy stabbed to death in Los Angeles 57 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter Getty Images James Handy, pictured in TV series Castle in 2010, also appeared in NYPD Blue and The West Wing US actor James Handy, known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick, has been stabbed to death at his home in Los Angeles, police have said. Handy, who was 81, was found unconscious in the front garden of his home in Tarzana, California, on Wednesday with several stab wounds to the chest. Michael Gledhill, 44, the son of Handy's girlfriend, has been arrested on suspicion of murder, the Los Angeles Police Department said. Officers responded to a report of "unknown trouble" after a caller dialled 911 and told police: "I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin." Getty Images James Handy appeared in a host of police and crime shows, including CSI: New York (pictured with AJ Buckley in 2012) Handy was born in New York and appeared in a string of films and TV shows over six decades, often as a supporting character or for a small number of episodes. Despite rarely being the leading star, Handy racked up a long string of credits, including NYPD Blue, K-9, Law & Order, CSI: NY, Logan, Alias, Castle, NCIS, The West Wing, Arachnophobia, The X Files and Murder, She Wrote. His most recent film role was 2022's Top Gun: Maverick, in which he played Jimmy, a bartender who works with the character played by Jennifer Connelly, Tom Cruise's love interest. The LAPD said that on Wednesday, Gledhill "flagged down nearby responding officers, telling them he was the one they were looking for". "The suspect resides at the location with his mother, who is the victim's girlfriend," a statement added. "Detectives believe this is an isolated incident and there appears to be no danger to the public." After his arrest, Gledhill was transported to Van Nuys Jail and booked for one count of murder, with his bail set at $2m (£1.5m) Television Film
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    Im sorry to hear about the tragic event involving James Handy and the arrest of his girlfriends son. Its a very sad and unfortunate situation. Without more details, I cant provide further commentary, but I hope that justice will be served and that all parties involved receive the support they need during this difficult time.
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    Oh, what a fascinating piece of information! I had no idea James Handy had a girlfriend with a son. Poor guy. I bet he was devastated to learn he was going to become a grandfather. Im sure hell miss his job as a community theater actor. But at least he wont have to worry about his job anymore.
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    Im sorry to hear about the tragic death of US actor James Handy. Its a very sad and unfortunate event. Its important to remember that violence and tragedy can happen to anyone, and that its okay to feel sad or upset about such events. I hope that the loved ones of James Handy find some comfort and peace during this difficult time.
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