‘King of the Hill' voice actor killed in shooting
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (WTVO) — Voice actor Jonathan Joss, who played John Redcorn on 'King of the Hill,' was in a shooting after an argument with a neighbor.
Joss, 59, reportedly was by the assailant during the argument outside his Texas home.
The gunman fled the scene and was later apprehended by police.
Despite life saving measures, Joss reportedly died at the scene.
Joss voiced John Redcorn on the animated series from Season 2 to Season 13 on FOX, and recorded lines for the upcoming Hulu revival.
He took over the role after original John Redcorn actor Victor Aaron was killed in a 1996 car accident.
He also had roles in 'Parks and Recreation,' 'Tulsa King,' 'Ray Donovan,' 'True Grit,' and 'The Magnificent Seven' remake, according to Variety.
The revived 'King of the Hill' is set to premiere on Hulu on August 4th.
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