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Veteran actor James Handy fatally stabbed in Tarzana; girlfriend's son is arrested

LA Times · Jun 5, 2026, 12:56 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Actor James Handy, who appeared in "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Logan," has been identified as the victim of a fatal stabbing in Tarzana. His girlfriend's son was arrested after a bizarre 911 call.

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