[Source: The Hollywood Reporter]
Actor James Handy, who appeared in films such as “The Verdict” (1982), “Arachnophobia” (1990), “Jumanji” (1995) and “Top Gun: Maverick” (2022), dies at 81 at his home in Tarzana, CA.
He was fatally stabbed by his girlfriend’s son.
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