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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
King of the Hill actor Jonathan Joss shot dead by neighbour
Police say they have no evidence of the motive behind the shooting having been homophobia after Joss, 59, was shot dead. Jonathan Joss, who starred in King of The Hill, has been shot dead by a neighbour in what the actor's husband has called a ' homophobic hate crime '. The 59-year-old provided the voice of John Redcorn on the 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 in Texas, which was destroyed in a fire in January. Police say they have no evidence of the motive behind the shooting. A police spokesperson 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. The 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. He told 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." King of the Hill's creators Mike Judge, Greg Daniels and Saladin Patterson said in a statement: "Jonathan Joss brought King of the Hill's John Redcorn to life for over a dozen seasons, including in the upcoming revival. "His voice will be missed at King of the Hill, and we extend our deepest condolences to Jonathan's friends and family." King of the Hill, 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 revived, and the new season will be available on Hulu from August 4.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Long-Awaited 'King of the Hill' Reboot's Release Date Is Out
For more than two years, fans have been eagerly anticipating the King of the Hill revival on Hulu. That's when the platform announced that it was bringing the beloved show back. Now it's got a release date, and fans were treated to a peek at the Season 14 reboot's credit sequence. "Better than an Alamo and almost as good as propane. An all-new season of #KingofTheHill drops Aug 4th on Hulu and with #HuluOnDisneyPlus," Hulu wrote on YouTube. "After years working a propane job in Saudi Arabia to earn their retirement nest egg, Hank and Peggy Hill return to a changed Arlen, Texas to reconnect with old friends Dale, Boomhauer and Bill. Meanwhile, Bobby is living his dream as a chef in Dallas and enjoying his 20s with his former classmates Connie, Joseph and Chane," the post says. Hulu posted the sequence on YouTube on May 30, 2025, thrilling fans. The sequence gives some clues to the show, including a moving van, a "Gribble for Mayor" campaign sign, and characters wearing masks. 'We are all so excited to welcome back Hank, Peggy and Bobby, and to see what they have to say about the world we live in and continue the conversations we began years ago,' said Craig Erwich, president, ABC Entertainment, Hulu and Disney Branded Television streaming originals, breaking the news of the reboot in 2023 to The Hollywood Reporter. 'This show has all of the perfect ingredients to meet this moment in animation at Hulu, and we're so thankful to be having those conversations alongside this talented group," he said then. King of the Hill originally ran on Fox, starting in 1997 and extending through 13 seasons, THR Long-Awaited 'King of the Hill' Reboot's Release Date Is Out first appeared on Men's Journal on May 31, 2025
News24
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- News24
Shelby Super Snakes and historic Ford Mustangs ready to thrill petrolheads at Simola Hillclimb
The seventh-generation Mustang GT and Mustang Dark Horse will make their first appearances at the popular Simola Hillclimb this weekend, 2 to 4 May, in Knysna. Lindenberg Racing and Shelby South Africa have six Shelby vehicles competing in the King of The Hill. The 1965 Ford GT40 will compete in Classic Car on Friday, paying tribute to the historic win at Le Mans in 1966. This weekend, I will be crying in a corner and suffering from serious FOMO because I won't be attending the Simola Hillclimb, which has taken place annually in Knysna since 2009. I'll miss Classic Car Friday and the annual parade of epic race cars through the sleepy town. I won't be cheering for my friend and fellow motoring journalist, Jeanette Kok-Kritzinger, who will pilot the only Suzuki Swift Sport up the hill. Jeanette still holds the South African record for the fastest woman, breaking the local land speed record in a Ford Mustang a couple of decades ago. Speaking of Ford, this year's event will also feature a variety of Ford and Ford-powered cars, with an expected 20 000-strong spectator crowd over the three-day event. This will be the seventh-generation Mustang's first appearance at the event as the Mustang GT and Mustang Dark Horse are raring to gallop up the 1.9km Simola Hill. MasterDrive, partners to the Simola Hillclimb official safety car and VIP hospitality rides, will use the latest Mustang GT. At the same time, current South African Rally-Raid Championship driver Lance Woolridge will swap his familiar Ford NWM Rangers cockpit for the Mustang Dark Horse's to perform exhibition runs. With its advanced fourth-generation 5.0-litre Coyote V8 powertrain and unmistakable exterior design cues, the Mustang promises to put on a show and thrill those who get a chance to experience what it's like to sprint up the hill. The performance-focused Shelby brand will attempt to win their respective categories with vehicles steeped in motorsport heritage. Competing in their 12th Simola Hillclimb, with more than 4 000kW, Lindenberg Racing and Shelby South Africa are fielding the most cars in one team at the event. Their track record of success in previous years sets high expectations for their performance in 2025, with six Shelbys competing in the King of The Hill under the all-new Team Shelby Racing umbrella. They will be running three Ford-powered cars in Classic Car Friday. James Temple will be driving his 1965 Shelby Daytona Coupe, which boasts a potent 5.8-litre Ford V8 engine producing 390kW. Paige Lindenberg will be hustling her Ford Fairlane V8, and Djurk Venter will return to the event with the 1972 Group 2 Capri Perana. A diverse line-up of six Shelby Mustangs will tackle the demanding Hillclimb course in the King of the Hill Challenge on Saturday and Sunday. Temple will be behind the rare Shelby Wide Body Super Snake wheel. Lindenberg will pilot the Shelby Speedster alongside Joshua O'Callaghan, Vinesh Padayachy, Deon Smit and Paul Malatjie in a trio of Super Snakes. Also competing in Classic Car Friday is a recreation of a 1965 Ford GT40 driven by Peter MacPherson. The GT40 has achieved numerous podium finishes at the famed Simola Hillclimb, including winning its class at last year's event. The car pays tribute to the historic win by Ford and Shelby at Le Mans in 1966. It celebrates these two legendary automotive brands' incredible performance, endurance and resilience legacy. Powered by a naturally aspirated 4.9-litre V8 engine, this South African-built Ford GT40 tribute car will undoubtedly be a major highlight at the 2025 Classic Car Friday event. Bonafide race cars such as the two March single-seaters driven by Charles Arton and Ian Schofield are powered by the legendary Ford Cosworth BDG engine, as is Franco Scribante's Chevron. Single-seater Formula Ford cars, powered by the Ford Kent engine and driven by Robert Wolk and Simphiwe Mohlahlo, will also be pushed to their limit. For enthusiasts who cannot attend the Simola Hillclimb in person, the entire event—three days of competition—is live-streamed. The live stream is free and can be accessed via the website
