TOP Gun: Maverick actor James Handy has been stabbed to death with his girlfriend’s son telling cops: “I just killed the man”.
The 81-year-old, who also starred in Logan and Jumanji, was found unconscious with multiple stab wounds to his chest on his front yard.
Authorities rushed to the scene in Tarzana on Wednesday morning at around 9.30am after receiving a chilling 911 call.
Police revealed a voice at the end of the line said:“I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin.”
Officials rushed to James’ home and raced him to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Some time later, 44-year-old Michael Gledhill – the son of James’ partner – waved down officers as they searched near the home.
Gledhill confessed to carrying out the fatal attack and said he was the one who phoned the police, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Gledhill was arrested for murder and taken to Van Nuys Jail with his bail set at $2,000,000.
The LAPD statement said: “Detectives believe this is an isolated incident and there appears to be no danger to the public at this time.”
James’ career spanned almost five decades with his most recent major role being in Tom Cruise’s Hollywood sequel Top Gun: Maverick in 2022.
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He played the role of bartender Jimmy.
Another memorable role for James came in 2017 superhero flick Logan as he played the doctor who treated lead man Hugh Jackman.
James also starred in 1995 cult classic Jumanji alongside Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt and Kirsten Dunst.
His career featured several TV credits such as the role of Arthur Devlin in eight episodes of Alias and recurring stints on Melrose Place and NYPD Blue.
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