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American Military News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- American Military News
Jonathan Joss, actor known for ‘King of the Hill and ‘Parks and Recreation,' dies in shooting
Actor Jonathan Joss, whose varied career notably included roles on 'King of the Hill' and 'Parks and Recreation,' has died. He was killed Sunday in a shooting in San Antonio, according to police. According to an incident report shared with The Times, officers responded Sunday evening to a shooting at the 200 block of Dorsey Drive where they found Joss near the roadway. First responders 'attempted life saving measures' until EMS officers arrived. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. He was 59. Police did not disclose details about what led to the shooting, but said officers located and arrested the alleged shooter. Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, 56, was booked Monday morning on suspicion of murder. His bond is set for $200,000, according to TMZ, which broke the news of Joss' death. The Times could not reach a legal representative for Alvarez Ceja. San Antonio police said it is investigating the shooting. Jonathan Joss, born December 1965, is best known for voicing John Redcorn, Hank Hill's neighbor on the hit Fox animated series 'King of the Hill.' Joss lent his voice to the series from 1997 to 2009, taking over from original voice actor Victor Aaron. He also voiced John Redcorn for the show's video game tie-in in 2000. Joss spoke about his ties to his longtime character in April as he lamented not being invited to an event promoting the 'King of the Hill' revival. Hulu announced on Friday that Season 14 of 'King of the Hill' will premiere in August. The voice cast touts Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, Johnny Hardwick, Stephen Root, Lauren Tom, and Toby Huss. Joss recorded lines for the revival prior to his death, according to Variety. 'This show was a part of my life for many years,' he wrote on Facebook. 'That character, that voice, that story … they were my home, my pride, my connection to something bigger than myself.' Joss, who studied acting at Our Lady of the Lake University, began acting in the mid-1990s with minor roles in TV projects including 'Walker, Texas Ranger' and the miniseries 'Dead Man's Walk.' In addition to 'King of the Hill,' Joss is known for portraying Wamapoke elder and casino owner Chief Ken Hotate in NBC's 'Parks and Recreation,' where he appeared alongside star Amy Poehler. In the series, Joss' Ken dissuades Poehler's peppy protagonist Leslie Knopefrom hosting a local festival on sacred burial grounds. 'There are two things I know about white people,' he jokes in the series. 'They love Matchbox Twenty and they are terrified of curses.' His television credits also include the Paramount+ drama 'Tulsa King,' 'Ray Donovan,' 'Friday Night Lights,' 'ER' and 'Charmed.' Joss' resumé includes films 'The Magnificent Seven,' 'True Grit' and '8 Seconds,' among others. He also lent his voice to several video games, including 'Red Dead Redemption,' 'Days Gone,' 'Wasteland 3' and 'Cyberpunk 2077.' The actor embarked on several fan events, including meet-and-greets and Q&As, in the months before his death. On Sunday morning, he recalled meeting fans at Tribe Comics and Games in Austin: 'Last night's gig was amazing — huge thanks to everyone who came out and showed us love!' In the same post, Joss told followers he was seeking a ride to San Antonio. Joss is survived by his husband Tristan Kern de Gonzales. They got married this year on Valentine's Day. Joss lost his San Antonio home and three dogs in a January fire and has 'been rebuilding, piece by piece, soul by soul,' he said in his April Facebook post. He added, addressing fans: 'You've been the ones to lift me up, to remind me of the impact I've made, and to carry me through some of the darkest day[s] of my life. your love means more than I can ever say.' ___ © 2025 Los Angeles Times. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nick Offerman Breaks Silence About Jonathan Joss' ‘Tragic' Death
Jonathan Joss' unexpected death has shocked both fans and the Parks and Recreation cast. Nick Offerman, who played Ron Swanson on the series, has shared how the cast is coping with Joss' passing. Nick Offerman recently opened up about how the Parks and Recreation cast has been coping with the heartbreaking loss of their co-star Jonathan Joss. In a statement to PEOPLE, Offerman revealed that the cast members have been in constant contact, supporting one another as they process the tragedy. Offerman said, 'The cast has been texting together about it all day and we're just heartbroken.' The actor further added, 'Jonathan was such a sweet guy and we loved having him as our Chief Ken Hotate. A terrible tragedy.' Joss was known for his role as the Wamapoke tribe's chief on the hit sitcom, a part he played for five years. Tragically, on June 1, Joss was shot and killed during a dispute at his home in Texas' San Antonio. Police responded to the scene around 7 p.m., finding him seriously injured near the road, where he was pronounced dead. The suspect, who was identified as 56-year-old Sigfredo Alvarez Cejam, lived nearby. He fled the scene but was quickly arrested. He now faces murder charges as authorities continue their investigation. In a heartfelt post on Facebook, Joss' husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, shared that the couple had faced ongoing harassment for more than two years, much of which was homophobic. This escalated after their home was destroyed by fire three months earlier. Gonzales wrote, 'Jonathan and I had no weapons. We were not threatening anyone…We were standing side by side. When the man fired, Jonathan pushed me out of the way. He saved my life…I will carry that forward. I will protect what he built.' Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon. The post Nick Offerman Breaks Silence About Jonathan Joss' 'Tragic' Death appeared first on Mandatory.
9 News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- 9 News
King of the Hill, Parks and Recreation actor shot dead
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here Jonathan Joss, an actor who voiced the character of John Redcorn on King of the Hill and appeared as Ken Hotate on Parks and Recreation , has died following a shooting incident, according to police in San Antonio, Texas. According to a spokesperson for the San Antonio Police Department, officers were dispatched Sunday to a location on Dorsey Drive in San Antonio, Texas, for a reported shooting in progress. Jonathan Joss, right, alongside Amy Poehler in Parks and Recreation. (NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via) Officers found Joss "near the roadway of the location," where they "attempted life saving measures" until paramedics arrived. The actor was pronounced dead by emergency service responders. A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of murder and an investigation is ongoing, police said. On Parks and Recreation , Joss portrayed Chief Ken Hotate, tribal elder of the Wamapoke Native American tribe and owner of the Wamapoke Casino. He took on his King of the Hill role in the show's second season after the original voice actor, Victor Aaron, died as the result of an automobile accident in 1996. Joss voiced the role until the show ended. The popular animated series has been rebooted and is set to premiere August 4 on Hulu. Joss reportedly participated in the new series. crime Television celebrities entertainment shootings USA World CONTACT US Property News: He was evicted. Then he saw his home on Airbnb.
Los Angeles Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Jonathan Joss, actor known for ‘King of the Hill and ‘Parks and Recreation,' dies in shooting
Actor Jonathan Joss, whose varied career notably included roles on 'King of the Hill' and 'Parks and Recreation,' has died. He was killed Sunday in a shooting in San Antonio, according to police. According to an incident report shared with The Times, officers responded Sunday evening to a shooting at the 200 block of Dorsey Drive where they found Joss near the roadway. First responders 'attempted life saving measures' until EMS officers arrived. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. He was 59. Police did not disclose details about what led to the shooting, but said officers located and arrested the alleged shooter. Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, 56, was booked Monday morning on suspicion of murder. His bond is set for $200,000, according to TMZ, which broke the news of Joss' death. The Times could not reach a legal representative for Alvarez Ceja. San Antonio police said it is investigating the shooting. Jonathan Joss, born December 1965, is best known for voicing John Redcorn, Hank Hill's neighbor on the hit Fox animated series 'King of the Hill.' Joss lent his voice to the series from 1997 to 2009, taking over from original voice actor Victor Aaron. He also voiced John Redcorn for the show's video game tie-in in 2000. Joss spoke about his ties to his longtime character in April as he lamented not being invited to an event promoting the 'King of the Hill' revival. Hulu announced on Friday that Season 14 of 'King of the Hill' will premiere in August. The voice cast touts Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, Johnny Hardwick, Stephen Root, Lauren Tom, and Toby Huss. Joss recorded lines for the revival prior to his death, according to Variety. 'This show was a part of my life for many years,' he wrote on Facebook. 'That character, that voice, that were my home, my pride, my connection to something bigger than myself.' Joss, who studied acting at Our Lady of the Lake University, began acting in the mid-1990s with minor roles in TV projects including 'Walker, Texas Ranger' and the miniseries 'Dead Man's Walk.' In addition to 'King of the Hill,' Joss is known for portraying Wamapoke elder and casino owner Chief Ken Hotate in NBC's 'Parks and Recreation,' where he appeared alongside star Amy Poehler. In the series, Joss' Ken dissuades Poehler's peppy protagonist Leslie Knopefrom hosting a local festival on sacred burial grounds. 'There are two things I know about white people,' he jokes in the series. 'They love Matchbox Twentyand they are terrified of curses.' His television credits also include the Paramount+ drama 'Tulsa King,' 'Ray Donovan,' 'Friday Night Lights,' 'ER' and 'Charmed.' Joss' resumé includes films 'The Magnificent Seven,' 'True Grit' and '8 Seconds,' among others. He also lent his voice to several video games, including 'Red Dead Redemption,' 'Days Gone,' 'Wasteland 3' and 'Cyberpunk 2077.' The actor embarked on several fan events, including meet-and-greets and Q&As, in the months before his death. On Sunday morning, he recalled meeting fans at Tribe Comics and Games in Austin: 'Last night's gig was amazing — huge thanks to everyone who came out and showed us love!' In the same post, Joss told followers he was seeking a ride to San Antonio. Joss is survived by his husband Tristan Kern de Gonzales. They got married this year on Valentine's Day. Joss lost his San Antonio home and three dogs in a January fire and has 'been rebuilding, piece by piece, soul by soul,' he said in his April Facebook post. He added, addressing fans: 'You've been the ones to lift me up, to remind me of the impact I've made, and to carry me through some of the darkest day[s] of my life. your love means more than I can ever say.'
CNN
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Jonathan Joss, ‘King of the Hill' and ‘Parks & Recreation' actor, dead at 59 after shooting
Jonathan Joss, an actor who voiced the character of John Redcorn on 'King of the Hill' and appeared as Ken Hotate on 'Parks and Recreation,' has died following a shooting incident, according to police in San Antonio, Texas. He was 59. According to a spokesperson for the San Antonio Police Department, officers were dispatched Sunday to a location on Dorsey Drive in San Antonio, Texas, for a reported shooting in progress. Officers found Joss 'near the roadway of the location,' where they 'attempted life saving measures' until paramedics arrived. The actor was pronounced dead by emergency service responders. A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of murder and an investigation is ongoing, police said. On 'Parks and Recreation,' Joss portrayed Chief Ken Hotate, tribal elder of the Wamapoke Native American tribe and owner of the Wamapoke Casino. He took on his 'King of the Hill' role in the show's second season after the original voice actor, Victor Aaron, died as the result of an automobile accident in 1996. Joss voiced the role until the show ended. The popular animated series has been rebooted and is set to premiere August 4 on Hulu. Joss reportedly participated in the new series. A video recorded days before his death shows Joss at a 'King of the Hill' panel and sneak peek at The Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas.
