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Top Gun: Maverick actor James Handy killed in stabbing, girlfriend's son arrested, L.A. police say - CBC

·Jun 5, 2026

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EntertainmentAmerican actor James Handy, known for supporting roles in blockbusters Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick, has died in a stabbing, and his girlfriend's son has been arrested, Los Angeles police say. Handy was known for roles in 1995 classic Jumanji, 2022 sequel to Top GunKayla McLean · CBC News · Posted: Jun 05, 2026 2:34 PM EDT | Last Updated: June 5Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. This image made from video provided by KABC shows the scene at a home where authorities were investigating the fatal stabbing of actor James Handy on Wednesday in Los Angeles. (KABC/The Associated Press)American actor James Handy, known for supporting roles in blockbusters Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick, has died in a stabbing, Los Angeles police say. His girlfriend’s son has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Officers found Handy unconscious outside his home in Tarzana, Calif., on Wednesday morning with stab wounds to the chest, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said.

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