Actor James Handy, recognized for his role as bartender Jimmy in the 2022 film 'Top Gun: Maverick,' was stabbed to death in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning, according to authorities and his talent agent [1]. Handy, aged 81, was found unconscious with a stab wound to his chest in the front yard of a home in Tarzana, a neighborhood in northwest Los Angeles [1].
The suspect, Michael Gledhill, 44, who is the son of Handy's girlfriend and a resident of the home, flagged down police officers after a 911 call was made around 9:30 a.m. [1]. The police reported that the 911 caller stated, 'I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin' [1]. Gledhill was arrested at the scene and booked on a count of murder; he remained in custody Thursday night with bail set at $2 million [1].
A representative for Handy, talent agent Pam Ellis-Evenas, confirmed his death and expressed sadness over the incident [1]. Police indicated that the stabbing appeared to be an isolated incident and stated there was no danger to the public [1].
Handy's career included roles in 'Arachnophobia,' 'Jumanji,' and the 2017 film 'Logan,' as well as appearances in television series such as 'NCIS: Los Angeles,' 'CSI: New York,' 'NYPD Blue,' and 'Law & Order' [1].
CONCLUSION
The fatal stabbing of actor James Handy has been confirmed by both authorities and his representative. Police have arrested the suspect, Michael Gledhill, and emphasized that the incident was isolated with no ongoing threat to the public. There are no direct market implications from this event.