Cause of Death Revealed for Veteran Actor James Handy After Fatal Stabbing

LAPD arrested his girlfriend’s son for the crime after Handy was found stabbed in the torso with signs of neck compression.

The scene at a home where authorities were investigating the fatal stabbing of actor James Handy in Los Angeles on June 3, 2026. KABC via AP

The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office revealed new details about the cause of death of actor James Handy after he was stabbed last week outside of his California residence.

The 81-year-old’s death was ruled a homicide stemming from a stab wound to the torso as well as neck compression, according to medical examiner records reviewed by The Epoch Times.