Top Gun: Maverick star James Handy’s cause of death has been confirmed, days after he was stabbed to death in Los Angeles. On June 3, Officers found Handy unconscious and suffering from a stab wound to his chest in the front yard of a Tarzana home. The 81-year-old, known for his decades-long career as a reliable character actor, was pronounced dead at a hospital.According to records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office, reviewed Friday by People, Handy died from a stab wound to the torso and neck compression. The manner of his death was ruled a homicide. Investigators have arrested the son of Handy’s girlfriend, 44-year-old Michael Gledhill, on suspicion of murder. The LAPD said officers found Handy at the residence after a 911 caller told dispatchers, “I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin.”At the scene, Gledhill flagged the officers down and told them “he was the one they were looking for,” police said. Security footage taken nearby also appeared to show him walking around the area shortly after the stabbing. Gledhill’s bail was set at $2 million. It remains unclear whether he’s obtained an attorney.Actor James Handy died at the age of 81 earlier this month (Channel 4)Officials said Gledhill lived at the Tarzana residence with his mother, who has been identified by media reports as Wendy Gledhill.Wendy Gledhill told TMZ her son suffers from mental health issues, including schizophrenia, and stopped taking his medication last week.“They know I loved him so much,” she said of Handy’s family. “I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry this happened. I’m still in shock. I still can't comprehend it.”Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 dayNew subscribers only. £9.99/mo. after free trial. Plan auto-renews until cancelled.Try for freeADVERTISEMENT. If you sign up to this service we will earn commission. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 dayNew subscribers only. £9.99/mo. after free trial. Plan auto-renews until cancelled.Try for freeADVERTISEMENT. If you sign up to this service we will earn commission. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.More to follow