James Handy, the American actor, tragically passed away on June 3, 2026. He was allegedly killed brutally by his girlfriend, Wendy Gledhill’s son, Michael Gledhill. He was arrested and was charged with one count of murder. According to reports, the Top Gun: Maverick actor was found unconscious with multiple stab wounds in his chest in the front yard of his Los Angeles home. Amid this, James’ girlfriend, Wendy, revealed that her son had schizophrenia.
James Handy’s alleged killer, Michael Gledhill, had been diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2025
In a recent interview with TMZ, James Handy’s longtime girlfriend, Wendy Gledhill, revealed that her son, Michael Gledhill, has been struggling with serious mental health issues. She also revealed that her son had been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Wendy mentioned that Michael had become increasingly paranoid and had been prescribed medication for his medical condition. Michael was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2025. Speaking to TMZ, Wendy stated that she recently learned that her son had stopped taking his medicines about a week before police found James stabbed to death outside his home.
’Top Gun: Maverick’ actor, James Handy was brutally killed by his girlfriend, Wendy Gledhill’s 44-year-old son, Michael Gledhill. Now, Wendy revealed that her son was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Read More
