Medical examiner reveals details in actor James Handy’s death
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Key Points:
- Actor James Handy, 81, died from a stab wound to the torso and neck compression in a homicide on June 3, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner.
- Police responded to a 911 call around 9:30 a.m. where the caller, identified as Michael Gledhill, claimed to have killed Handy, who was found unconscious in the front yard of a Tarzana home.
- Michael Gledhill, 44, the son of Handy’s girlfriend Wendy Gledhill, has been charged with murder and a special allegation for using a deadly weapon.
- Authorities stated the stabbing was an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the public.
- James Handy had a prolific acting career with roles in films like “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Arachnophobia,” and “Jumanji,” as well as appearances on TV series such as “NCIS: Los Angeles” and “Law & Order.”