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'Top Gun: Maverick' star James Handy's official cause of death revealed as new details emerge in murder case

June 12, 2026

'Top Gun: Maverick' star James Handy's official cause of death revealed as new details emerge in murder case

"Top Gun: Maverick" actor James Handy died from a stab wound and neck compression, ruled a homicide. Michael Gledhill now faces murder charges.

Kentucky football mourns Nic Smith after defensive lineman found dead on campus

June 9, 2026

Kentucky football mourns Nic Smith after defensive lineman found dead on campus

Kentucky defensive lineman Nic Smith has died at age 20 after being found in a residence hall. Initial investigation indicates no foul play involved.

Songwriter behind hits for Britney Spears and Dua Lipa fatally stabbed at 35, three arrested

June 8, 2026

Songwriter behind hits for Britney Spears and Dua Lipa fatally stabbed at 35, three arrested

The Metropolitan Police said Talay Riley, a hitmaker behind songs for Britney Spears, Dua Lipa and Usher, was fatally stabbed in East London at age 35.

National Park Service ranger dies after falling into crevasse on Mount McKinley during climbing patrol

June 6, 2026

National Park Service ranger dies after falling into crevasse on Mount McKinley during climbing patrol

National Park Service ranger Robin Pendery died after falling into a crevasse on Mount McKinley during a climbing patrol near the 14,000-foot camp.

'Jumanji' actor James Handy's girlfriend's son charged with murder after actor found stabbed to death

June 5, 2026

'Jumanji' actor James Handy's girlfriend's son charged with murder after actor found stabbed to death

Michael Gledhill, 44, is charged with murder after actor James Handy, known for roles in "Jumanji" and "Top Gun: Maverick," was found dead outside his Tarzana home.

'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star Anthony Head dead at 72

June 5, 2026

'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star Anthony Head dead at 72

Anthony Head, known for roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Ted Lasso," has died at 72 from complications from pneumonia, his family confirmed.

Actor James Handy, known for 'Jumanji' and 'Top Gun: Maverick,' allegedly killed by girlfriend's son

June 5, 2026

Actor James Handy, known for 'Jumanji' and 'Top Gun: Maverick,' allegedly killed by girlfriend's son

James Handy, known for his roles in films like "Jumanji" and "Top Gun: Maverick," was allegedly killed by his girlfriend's son on Wednesday, according to Los Angeles police.

'Alaskan Bush People' star Matt Brown's cause of death revealed

June 4, 2026

'Alaskan Bush People' star Matt Brown's cause of death revealed

Matt Brown's cause of death was suicide with methamphetamine influence cited as a contributing circumstance, the Okanogan County coroner confirmed.

Peabo Bryson, 'A Whole New World' and 'Beauty and the Beast' singer, dead at 75

June 2, 2026

Peabo Bryson, 'A Whole New World' and 'Beauty and the Beast' singer, dead at 75

Peabo Bryson, the voice behind "A Whole New World" and "Beauty and the Beast," has died at 75 after suffering from a stroke, his family confirmed.

Georgia groom killed, bride injured on wedding night when helicopter crashes in woods

June 2, 2026

Georgia groom killed, bride injured on wedding night when helicopter crashes in woods

A Georgia wedding night helicopter sendoff reportedly turned fatal, killing the groom and pilot while the bride survived six hours in the wreckage.