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RTÉ News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
King of the Hill and Parks and Rec actor shot dead
Jonathan Joss, best known for voicing John Redcorn in King of the Hill and appearing in Parks and Recreation, has died after being shot near his former home in San Antonio, Texas. He was 59. San Antonio police said officers responded to a shooting report at around 7pm on Sunday. Joss was found wounded near the street and was pronounced dead at the scene despite emergency efforts. A suspect, named by authorities as Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Joss's husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, has alleged the shooting was a homophobic hate crime, stating the couple were targeted while visiting the site of their former home, which had burned down earlier this year. Gonzales said the pair were grieving the discovery of their deceased dog's remains when they were confronted and Joss was shot. In a statement posted on Facebook, Gonzales said: "Jonathan and I had no weapons. We were not threatening anyone. We were grieving. When the man fired, Jonathan pushed me out of the way. He saved my life." However, police said their investigation had "found no evidence to indicate that Mr Joss's murder was related to his sexual orientation," though added that they are continuing to examine all aspects of the case. Joss voiced John Redcorn for over a dozen seasons of King of the Hill, and also portrayed Chief Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation. He had recently attended the ATX Television Festival in Austin, where the upcoming King of the Hill revival was discussed. Tributes have been paid by former co-stars and creators. Nick Offerman, who starred in Parks and Recreatio n, said: "Jonathan was such a sweet guy and we loved having him as our Chief Ken Hotate. A terrible tragedy." King of the Hill creators Mike Judge, Greg Daniels and Saladin Patterson said: "Jonathan Joss brought John Redcorn to life for over a dozen seasons, including in the upcoming revival. His voice will be missed at King of the Hill." Joss, who was of Comanche and White Mountain Apache heritage, also appeared in films including Lone Ranger and Comanche Moon.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
King of the Hill and Parks and Rec actor shot dead
US actor Jonathan Joss has been shot dead in what his husband says was a homophobic hate crime, although police have said they have found no evidence of that. Joss, 59, was known for voicing John Redcorn on long-running TV animation King of the Hill, and played Chief Ken Hotate in sitcom Parks and Recreation. His husband Tristan Kern de Gonzales said a man "started yelling violent homophobic slurs" then opened fire when they were visiting their former home, which was destroyed in a fire in January. Police in Texas said: "Despite online claims of this being a hate crime, currently the investigation has found no evidence to indicate that the Mr Joss's murder was related to his sexual orientation." The shooting happened when the couple went back to the site of their old house, which "was burned down after over two years of threats from people in the area who repeatedly told us they would set it on fire", Gonzales wrote on Facebook. "When we returned to the site to check our mail we discovered the skull of one of our dogs and its harness placed in clear view. This caused both of us severe emotional distress. We began yelling and crying in response to the pain of what we saw," he wrote. "While we were doing this a man approached us. He started yelling violent homophobic slurs at us. He then raised a gun from his lap and fired. "Jonathan and I had no weapons. We were not threatening anyone. We were grieving. We were standing side by side. When the man fired Jonathan pushed me out of the way. He saved my life." Gonzales added that Joss "gave me more love in our time together than most people ever get", and that they were in the process of looking for a trailer after getting married on Valentine's Day. "I was with him when he passed. I told him how much he was loved." Officers found Joss lying near a road in San Antonio after being called to a report of a shooting, CBS reported. A suspect, Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. San Antonio Police Department's statement added: "Investigators handle these allegations very seriously and have thoroughly reviewed all available information. "Should any new evidence come to light, the suspect will be charged accordingly." Parks and Recreation actor Nick Offerman paid tribute to Joss, telling People: "The cast has been texting together about it all day and we're just heartbroken. "Jonathan was such a sweet guy and we loved having him as our Chief Ken Hotate. A terrible tragedy." Variety said Joss was most recently seen in public on Friday during a King of the Hill reunion/revival panel at the ATX Television Festival in Austin, Texas. He was present in the audience, and had previously written on Facebook about his hurt at not being invited to be on the panel. "This show was a part of my life for many years," he wrote in April. "That character, that voice, that story... they were my home, my pride, my connection to something bigger than myself. To not be invited felt like being shut out of a place I helped build." The show, set in Texas, is about the life of propane salesman Hank Hill and his family and friends. It was created in 1997 by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels and ran for more than 250 episodes. It is now being rebooted, and the new season will be available on Hulu from 4 August.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Acorn TV's Jane Seymour Series 'Harry Wild' Renewed for Season 5
Acorn TV's Jane Seymour Series 'Harry Wild' Renewed for Season 5 originally appeared on Parade. Acorn TV's Harry Wild, starring Jane Seymour, has been renewed for a fifth season. The pick-up was announced today at the 2025 ATX Television Festival in Austin, Texas. Last year, the show's Season 4 pickup was announced during a mystery weekend at Mackinac Island, the location where Seymour filmed the cult classic Somewhere in Time opposite Christopher Reeve decades earlier. Starring and Executive Produced by Emmy-Award Winning Actress Jane Seymour, Production will begin later this year in Dublin, Ireland. The news was announced during a conversation with Seymour, who will reprise her role as Harry Wild, the titular amateur detective. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 'I am honored to have the opportunity to continue to bring Harry Wild to life for another season and am excited for her to solve a new batch of layered mysteries deeply rooted in literature with my castmates,' says Seymour. 'It has been so rewarding to work with everyone on this production and I'm thrilled to embark on another season with my Acorn TV family.' The current season of Harry Wild ranks among Acorn TV's Top 10 most-watched seasons of all time, with viewership up double-digits from the prior season. The series is a consistent top performer for the platform. Related: Aside from the first season, which contained eight episodes, previous seasons and the upcoming Season 5 each contain six episodes. The fifth season of Harry Wild begins filming later this year in Dublin, Ireland. The Season 4 finale premieres on Monday, June 2, on Acorn TV, and fans have an exciting new special to look forward to in December! Seymour, a former Bond Girl (Live and Let Die), is best known for her roles in Somewhere in Time, Wedding Crashers, and A Royal Christmas. Her most iconic role to date is that of the titular character in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, across six seasons and 150 episodes. Season 5 of Harry Wild promises to have the most sensational and thrilling mysteries to date. Fifth season mysteries will find Harry in the world of whiskey-making, theatre and musical tattoos, as well as one with a gang of middle-aged lady burglars and another where the murder hits a little too close to home. The series also stars Rohan Nedd and Kevin Ryan. All four seasons are currently available to stream on Acorn TV's Jane Seymour Series 'Harry Wild' Renewed for Season 5 first appeared on Parade on Jun 1, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
