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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘King of the Hill' Creators Pay Tribute to Jonathan Joss
The creators of King of Hill paid tribute to Jonathan Joss following the news of his tragic death on Sunday. The actor was fatally shot during a dispute near his home in San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday. Series co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, and revival showrunner Saladin Patterson shared a post on Instagram alongside images of Joss and his King of the Hill character, John Redcorn. 'Jonathan brought King of the Hill's 'John Redcorn' to life for over a dozen seasons, including in the upcoming revival,' they wrote. 'His voice will be missed at King of the Hill, and we extend our deepest condolences to Jonathan's friends and family.' More from Rolling Stone Jonathan Joss, 'King of the Hill' Voice Actor, Fatally Shot at 59 Mike Judge and Zach Woods Pepper Real Celebrities With Dumb Questions in 'In the Know' Trailer Johnny Hardwick, Voice of Conspiracy Nut Dale Gribble on 'King of the Hill,' Dead at 64 On Monday, Nick Offerman told People that the Parks and Recreation cast had been 'texting together about it all day and we're just heartbroken.' Joss played Chief Ken Hotate of the Native American Wamapoke Tribe on the popular sitcom, appearing in five episodes between 2011 and 2015. 'Jonathan was such a sweet guy and we loved having him as our Chief Ken Hotate. A terrible tragedy,' said Offerman. Chris Pratt, who shared the screen with Joss on Parks and Recreation and 2016's film The Magnificent Seven, also mourned Joss' passing. 'Damn. RIP Jonathan. Always such a kind dude,' Pratt wrote on Instagram Stories. 'Sad to see. Prayers up. Hug your loved ones.' Joss was shot and killed by a neighbor on Sunday night in San Antonio, Texas, said authorities. According to The New York Times, the neighbor was identified by investigators as Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, who was taken into custody and charged with murder. Joss' husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, said they had returned to the site of their former home, which had been damaged in a fire, to check on their mail. In a statement shared on Joss' Facebook account, de Gonzales said they were approached by a man who began yelling homophobic slurs and fired his gun. 'Jonathan and I had no weapons. We were not threatening anyone,' said de Gonzales. 'We were standing side by side. When the man fired, Jonathan pushed me out of the way. He saved my life.' Joss was best known for his distinct voice playing Redcorn, a Native American character on King of the Hill, which ran for 13 seasons from 1997 to 2008. The series has been revived 15 years after it ended its original run, and Hulu will debut Season 14 of King of the Hill in August. Before his death, Joss posted a video on Instagram. In the clip, Joss shared his excitement over the return of the beloved series and invited fans to meet him at a comic shop in Austin, Texas, to take photos for free. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Best 'Saturday Night Live' Characters of All Time Denzel Washington's Movies Ranked, From Worst to Best 70 Greatest Comedies of the 21st Century
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘King of the Hill' voice actor Jonathan Joss killed in Texas shooting after argument with neighbor
Actor Jonathan Joss — best known for his voice work on the iconic animated TV comedy 'King of Hill' — was shot dead by a neighbor in Texas, according to police. Joss, who voiced 'John Redcorn' on the long-running cartoon, got into an argument with the neighbor at his home in San Antonio Sunday night when the neighbor pulled out a gun and shot him several times, police said. The unnamed gunman then fled in a vehicle but was arrested just a block away. Joss died at the scene despite paramedics' best efforts to save him, TMZ reported. He was 59 years old. In addition to his character on 'King of the Hill,' Joss, who has Native American ancestry, also had a recurring role on 'Parks and Recreation' as Ken Hatote.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jonathan Joss shot dead: Who is Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, the suspect arrested for killing the actor
In a shocking and tragic incident, actor has been fatally attacked by his neighbour at his former home. He was best known as a voice artist for the animated TV comedy 'King of Hill.' Jonathan's husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, took to social media to share the incident and how that unfolded. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a long post, Tristan writes, "My husband Jonathan Joss and I were involved in a shooting while checking the mail at the site of our former home. That home was burned down after over two years of threats from people in the area who repeatedly told us they would set it on fire. We reported these threats to law enforcement multiple times and nothing was done. Throughout that time we were harassed regularly by individuals who made it clear they did not accept our relationship. Much of the harassment was openly homophobic. 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. 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." Homophobia comes from misunderstanding, fear of the unfamiliar, or beliefs against people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or part of the LGBTQ+ community.. A lot of it is learned—people pick it up from their surroundings, or what they've been taught growing up. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The thing is, who someone loves or how they identify doesn't hurt anyone, yet homophobic attitudes can cause real damage. It can lead to bullying, anxiety, depression, and even push people to hide their true selves out of fear. Who is Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja , the suspect arrested? As per reports, the Texas Police has arrested Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja for murdering the Parks and Recreation actor Jonathan Joss. "Joss' home burned down in February, but he returned Sunday to collect a victim's fire fund check. While there, he found the skeleton of one of his dogs killed in the fire, and it sent him into a rage -- he started yelling at anyone he saw in the area," neighbours have told TMZ. Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja lives two doors down. After Jonathan and Ceja had a spat, the latter drove over and shot Jonathan. Jonathan's last post on social media Just few hours before being shot dead by a neighbour, Jonathan had posted about getting a ride. "Our ride will arrive in a few hours thank you everyone we are grabbing some food and feeling thankful for the support," he posted on social media.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Jonathan Joss murder: Actor struggled to return to San Antonio from Austin hours before death, ‘I'm being ghosted'
Actor Jonathan Joss, who was best known for his voice work on the popular animated TV comedy 'King of Hill,' was fatally shot by a neighbor in Texas. The 'John Redcorn' voice artist, 59, got into an argument with the suspect at his home in San Antonio Sunday night, June 1, before the neighbor pulled out a gun and shot the actor several times, police said, according to the New York Post. While the suspect initially fled the scene in a vehicle, police soon arrested him a block from the residence. Joss' most recent Facebook activity suggests that he struggled to find a ride back to San Antonio from Austin. He wrote on Facebook a day ago, 'Last night's gig was amazing — huge thanks to everyone who came out and showed us love! We're feeling so grateful for the support and good vibes. Now we're looking for a ride from Austin to San Antonio — if anyone's heading that way soon and has room for a couple of performers and our gear, hit us up! Thanks again, y'all. We couldn't do this without you!' Shortly after, Joss wrote in another post, 'We can throw in gas money and migraine healing for anyone heading to San Antonio'. A few hours later, Joss revealed that he got no help with the transportation. 'Unfortunately my former manager did not help me with transportation to get back to San Antonio which was the plan….now I'm being ghosted. Could anyone please give my husband and I a ride to San Antonio,' he wrote. Shortly after, Joss wrote that they got a ride. 'We have a ride thank you to everyone,' he wrote. In a separate post, which was his last post before he died, Joss wrote, 'Our ride will arrive in a few hours thank you everyone we are grabbing some food and feeling thankful for the support'. Joss is survived by his husband Tristan Kern de Gonzales, whom he mentioned in one of his last posts. Gonzales described Joss as the "love of his life' in a previous post announcing their union.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jonathan Joss, who died in Texas shooting, lost him home and two dogs in January in tragic incident
Actor Jonathan Joss , best known for voicing John Redcorn in King of the Hill , has died in a shooting. San Antonio police confirmed to Variety that the 59-year-old died on Saturday after an incident. Officers were reportedly dispatched while the shooting was in process and found him near the road. After an attempt to revive him, he was pronounced dead on the scene. Joss got into a argument with the neighbor at his home in San Antonio Sunday night when the neighbor pulled out a gun and shot him several times, according to police. The unnamed gunman then fled the scene in a vehicle but was arrested by police just a block from the residence. Here are key points you need to know about Jonathan Joss: -Actor Jonathan Joss — best known for his voice work on the iconic animated TV comedy 'King of Hill' was shot dead by a neighbor in Texas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 眼袋看起來老10歲！只是塗萬寧買的「這個」 了解更多 -In January, it had been reported that Joss had lost his home and his two dogs in a fire. He said that the house had been built by his father in the 1950s, according to The Guardian. -'We may have lost our home, but not our hope. 'We're moving forward with love, humor, and a little elbow grease…and we're incredibly grateful for every ounce of support,' he said in a post on Facebook. Live Events ALSO READ: Jonathan Joss, 'King of the Hill' actor who voiced John Redcorn, shot dead several times in Texas -Jonathan Joss is survived by his husband. Joss began his career with a role on Walker, Texas Ranger before securing the part of John Redcorn in the acclaimed animated comedy King of the Hill, created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels. -Jonathan Joss was one of the key voices until the show ended after 13 seasons. A reboot is also set to air this year. -His television credits included appearances in ER, Charmed, Friday Night Lights, Ray Donovan, and a five-episode arc on Parks and Recreation. On the big screen, he appeared in films such as True Grit, The Magnificent Seven, and The Forever Purge. -In addition to acting, he was also a musician, performing with The Red Corn Band—a nod to his most recognized character. Joss had recently shared a Facebook post about a weekend performance, writing: 'Last night's gig was amazing — huge thanks to everyone who came out and showed us love! We're feeling so grateful for the support and good vibes.' ALSO READ: Alerts issued as more than 200,000 people in these US states told to stay indoors amid heightened risks -Joss voiced John Redcorn from Season 2 through Season 13 of 'King of the Hill' and already recorded lines for the upcoming revival of the popular animated series. -He took over the role from original actor Victor Aaron after he died in 1996 in a car accident. 'King of the Hill' was created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels in 1997 on Fox. -In addition to his character on 'King of the Hill,' Joss, who has Native American ancestry, also had a recurring role on 'Parks and Recreation' as Chief Hatote. ALSO READ: Morgan Stanley, Walmart, Pfizer and more: Full list of over 150 American companies laying off employees in June Where was Jonathon Joss before his demise? Before his demise, Joss was in Austin, Texas, in a bid to offer The Redcorn Experience to his fans. According to Facebook, the grand event featured a meet and greet with Joss, live music, and a Q&A session. In a May 25 Facebook post, Joss wrote, 'We're bringing stories, laughs, music, and that unmistakable Redcorn energy to the heart of Texas for one unforgettable night. Whether you're a longtime fan or just curious what the spirit of Redcorn is all about — this is for you.' Following the event, Joss wrote on Facebook that he and his husband were looking for a ride back to San Antonio.
