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Wendy Gledhill has broken her silence following the alleged stabbing of her boyfriend, James Handy, by her son Michael Gledhill.
The 81 year old actor was celebrated for his roles in films including Arachnophobia, Jumanji, Unbreakable, Logan, and Top Gun: Maverick, in which he portrayed Jimmy. The performer was pronounced dead on Thursday, June 4, after sustaining a stab wound to the chest.
James’s girlfriend Wendy’s son, Michael, was arrested shortly afterwards on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody, reports The Mirror US.
Wendy’s first public statement comes in the wake of the Jumanji actor’s final public appearance before he was fatally stabbed by his girlfriend’s son.
Speaking to The California Post on June 5, the 76 year old said, “I’m just trying to make it through one day at a time, a minute at a time,” adding, “I loved James and my son.”
She went on to say, “I can’t believe my son did it. I’m just trying to… ” before retreating back into her Tarzana, California, home. She had previously disclosed to TMZ that her son had received a schizophrenia diagnosis in the past, but had ceased taking his prescribed medication prior to the alleged incident.
James HandyJames Handy in The X Files (1993) (Image: undefined)
On Thursday, June 4, Los Angeles police confirmed they had launched a murder investigation following a deeply unsettling 911 call. According to reports, the suspected killer rang the emergency services and declared, “I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin.”
Police arrived at the property to find the actor lying unconscious in the front garden of the residence, having seemingly sustained a stab wound to the chest. Following his transfer to a local hospital, the 81 year old was declared dead.
“The suspect was identified as 44-year-old Michael Gledhill, a resident of Tarzana,” investigators stated in a press release. “He was arrested and transported to Van Nuys Jail where he was booked for one count of murder.”
This image made from video provided by KABC shows the scene at a home where authorities were investigating the fatal stabbing of actor James Handy on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Los Angeles. (KABC via AP) (Image: KABC via AP)
Wendy also shared a message with James’s family and friends. “They know I loved him so much. I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry this happened. I’m still in shock. I still can’t comprehend it,” she said.
James’s career stretched across 45 years, featuring dozens of film and television credits to his name, including well-known favourites such as Jumanji, The X-Files, Law and Order, and NCIS: Los Angeles, amongst numerous others.
Michael is being detained on a $2 million bail. Investigators have not disclosed a motive for the senseless killing, nor have they verified whether Wendy’s assertions that her son was diagnosed with mental health issues before the stabbing are accurate.