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The Independent
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Tributes to King of the Hill and Parks and Recreation star killed in Texas shooting
Jonathan Joss, the voice actor for John Redcorn in King of the Hill and Chief Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation, after being shot in Texas. Mr Joss, 59, was reportedly shot multiple times following a disagreement with a neighbour in San Antonio; the shooter has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder. Mike Judge, Greg Daniels, and Saladin Patterson, the creators of King of the Hill, expressed their condolences. Mr Joss had recorded episodes for the upcoming reboot. Nick Offerman, who starred in Parks and Recreation, described Joss as a "sweet guy" and said the cast was heartbroken by the "terrible tragedy." Mr Joss's other acting credits included roles in True Grit, The Magnificent Seven, Ray Donovan, and Tulsa King; fans are mourning his death and praising his performance as John Redcorn.
Newsweek
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Jonathan Joss Death Sparks Tributes From 'King of the Hill' Co-Stars
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Tributes are being shared online after King of the Hill actor Jonathan Joss was killed in a shooting in San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday, police confirmed. Newsweek reached out to the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) for comment on Tuesday. The Context Joss, 59, was known for voicing John Redcorn on Fox's long-running animated series King of the Hill and its upcoming revival. He also starred as Chief Ken Hotate in NBC's Parks and Recreation, and other credits to his name include: Tulsa King, ER, Charmed, Friday Night Lights, Ray Donovan, True Grit and many more. Jonathan Joss poses for a photo on April 2, 2025. The "King of the Hill" star was involved in a fatal shooting on Sunday. Jonathan Joss poses for a photo on April 2, 2025. The "King of the Hill" star was involved in a fatal shooting on Sunday. Jonathan Joss/Facebook What To Know Police responded to a call in south San Antonio around 7 p.m. on Sunday, where they found an injured man near the street. "The officers attempted life saving measures until EMS arrived. EMS pronounced the victim deceased," the SAPD said, per The Associated Press. Joss' husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, said in a statement posted to Facebook that he and Joss were "checking the mail" at their former San Antonio home, which had previously been the target of arson. In January, ABC's San Antonio station KSAT-TV reported that their home—which had been built by Joss' father—had burned down, killing several of their dogs. According to de Gonzales, who wed Joss on Valentine's Day this year, "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," he continued. "When the man fired Jonathan pushed me out of the way. He saved my life." Tristan Kern de Gonzales added: "He was murdered by someone who could not stand the sight of two men loving each other." Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, 56, was later arrested and charged with murder in Joss' death. On Monday, the SAPD released a statement via X, formerly Twitter, about the shooting: "SAPD Homicide is currently investigating the murder of Mr. Jonathan Joss. 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." A separate SAPD X post read: "SAPD 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." What People Are Saying King of the Hill actor Toby Huss, who most notably starred as Kahn Souphanousinphone and Cotton Hill on the show, wrote via his Instagram Stories: "RIP old friend. Godspeed." Parks and Recreation co-star Chris Pratt posted to his Instagram Stories: "Damn. RIP Jonathan. Always such a kind dude. He played Ken Hotate in Parks and was also in Mag 7 [The Magnificent Seven]. Sad to see. Prayers up. Hug your loved ones." Parks and Recreation co-star Nick Offerman 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." Tristan Kern de Gonzales said in his Facebook statement: "I was with him when he passed. I told him how much he was loved. To everyone who supported him, his fans, his friends, know that he valued you deeply. He saw you as family. My focus now is on protecting Jonathan's legacy and honoring the life we built together. If your concern is how someone coped with trauma or how loudly they speak when recounting injustice and being ignored by authorities then you never truly cared about my husband. Jonathan saved my life. I will carry that forward. I will protect what he built." What Happens Next An investigation into Joss' death is still ongoing.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
"They did not accept our relationship": Actor Jonathan Joss shot dead in alleged homophobic attack
Actor Jonathan Joss was shot dead by a neighbor at his home in San Antonio this weekend. He was 59. The fatal shooting came after a dispute with a neighbor on Sunday night, per TMZ. Witnesses told police that Joss and the suspect, Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, were in a heated argument when Alvarez shot Joss multiple times. Joss was pronounced dead on the scene. Law enforcement detained Alvarez a block away from Joss' home. Alvarez has been charged with murder. Joss' husband claimed that the shooting was a homophobic attack. In a post to Joss' Facebook, Tristan Kern de Gonzales said the incident was the culmination of years of hateful abuse from neighbors. "We reported these threats to law enforcement multiple times and nothing was done," he shared. "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." De Gonzales said the shooting was unprovoked. "Jonathan and I had no weapons. We were not threatening anyone," he wrote. "We were standing side by side. When the man fired, Jonathan pushed me out of the way. He saved my was murdered by someone who could not stand the sight of two men loving each other." Joss is best known for his role as John Redcorn in 'King of the Hill.' He voiced the character in Seasons 2 through 13, taking over the role from actor Victor Aaron after Aaron died in a car accident in 1996. Joss had a recurring role as Chief Ken Hotate in "Parks and Recreation" and appeared in TV shows like "Tulsa King" and the films "True Grit" and "The Magnificent Seven."
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'King of the Hill' Voice Actor Jonathan Joss Dies at 59 After Being Fatally Shot: Police
Jonathan Joss was found dead at his home in San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday, June 1 Police say a suspect is in custody and has been booked for murder The suspect is a neighbor of Joss, PEOPLE can confirmJonathan Joss has died at the age of 59. The King of the Hill voice actor was shot and killed on Sunday, June 1, in San Antonio, Texas, police confirmed to PEOPLE. According to police, authorities were dispatched to a shooting in progress at around 7 p.m., where they found Joss lying 'near the roadway.' Despite attempting 'life saving measures' while waiting for EMS, when paramedics arrived, they pronounced Joss dead at the scene. Officers quickly found and detained a suspect, 56-year-old Sigfredo Alvarez Cejam, who had fled the scene in a vehicle. PEOPLE can confirm that the suspect is a neighbor of Joss. He has now been booked for murder, and the investigation is still ongoing, per police. TMZ was first to report the news. Joss was best known for his voice role as John Redcorn in King of the Hill, which aired in the late '90s and early 2000s. He took over for the original actor, Victor Arron, in season 3 after he died in a car accident in 1996. Joss was set to return to the newly announced revival of the hit animated sitcom, which is set to premiere on Hulu in August and has already begun recording. Last week, Joss attended the ATX TV Festival, where he watched his co-stars Pamela Adlon (Bobby Hill), Lauren Tom (Kahn "Connie" Souphanousinphone Jr.), Toby Huss (Cotton Hill, Dale Gribble) and one of the show's new writers Saladin K. Patterson as they discussed the upcoming project during a panel. Just hours before his death, Joss posted a video on Instagram talking about how the 'reboot is up and moving' as he walked around Austin, Texas. In addition to King of the Hill, Joss was known for his recurring role as Chief Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation, and has also appeared in Tulsa King, Ray Donovan, True Grit, The Magnificent Seven, among others. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Famous voice actor killed in Texas shooting at 59
Jonathan Joss, the voice actor best known as John Redcorn from 'King of the Hill,' has died in a Texas shooting. He was 59. The fatal shooting happened in San Antonio at around 7 p.m. Saturday, May 31, Variety reported. Responding officers found Joss suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The actor was pronounced dead at the scene despite officers attempting life-saving measures onsite. A suspect, 56-year-old Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, was arrested and charged with murder, NBC News reported. Born on Dec. 22, 1965 in San Antonio, Texas, Joss was a seasoned actor and producer. He was known for his work in 'True Grit,' 'Tulsa King,' 'Ray Donovan,' 'The Magnificent Seven' and 'Abduction of the Fourth Kind.' However, Joss was best known for voicing John Redcorn from seasons 2 through 13 of the hit animated comedy, 'King of the Hill.' The actor also made recurring appearances as Chief Ken Hotate in 'Parks and Recreation.' Joss' most recent acting credit was for voicing a character in the 'Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty' video game in 2023. 'Such a great loss': Cult classic actor dies at 73 '80s music icon says she went to Hawaii 'to die' while battling colon cancer Legendary rock guitarist, Grammy-winning producer dies at 77 Reality TV star dies at 79: 'We know so many of you love him' Famous comedian claims grandfather killed baby brother at 3 months old Read the original article on MassLive.
