Los Angeles, June 6 -- The man accused of fatally stabbing veteran actor James Handy has been formally charged with murder and could face up to 26 years to life in prison if convicted, People magazine said.

According to the publication, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman, on Friday, announced that Michael Gledhill, the son of Handy's girlfriend Wendy Gledhill, has been charged with one count of murder. Prosecutors have also alleged that he personally used a deadly weapon, a knife, during the incident.

Handy, best known for his work in films and television including Top Gun: Maverick, was stabbed to death on June 3 at his home in Tarzana, California. He was 81.

According to a felony complaint obtained by PEOPLE magaz...