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James Handy, Actor in ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ Is Found Stabbed to Death
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James Handy, Actor in ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ Is Found Stabbed to Death

NY Times · Jun 5, 2026, 1:16 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

The 81-year-old actor had parts in films including “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Arachnophobia.” The son of his girlfriend was arrested and charged with murder.

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