Actor James Handy fatally stabbed at Los Angeles home

Actor James Handy, known for his role in "Top Gun: Maverick", was fatally stabbed at his home in Los Angeles, Variety reported on Thursday, citing police sources, according to DPA.

Emergency crews were called to the northwestern part of the city on Wednesday morning, where police confirmed in a statement that they found the 81-year-old man unconscious in the front yard of his property, suffering from a stab wound to the chest, CE Report quotes AGERPRES.

The actor was transported to a hospital by paramedics and was later pronounced dead. A suspect surrendered to police at the scene. According to sources, the suspect is the son of the victim's girlfriend.

Police said they received an emergency call from a man who stated: "I am the man's son; I just killed the man of sin."

A spokesperson for the actor confirmed Handy's death to Variety.

James Handy portrayed bartender Jimmy in the action-film sequel "Top Gun: Maverick" (2022). He also appeared in the adventure film "Jumanji" (1995).

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