Jonathan Joss, known for his role in King of the Hill, dies at 59 following a shooting in San Antonio, Texas.
Jonathan Joss, the talented voice actor behind John Redcorn in King of the Hill and Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation, tragically passed away at 59 after a fatal shooting in San Antonio, Texas.
Authorities confirmed that Joss was shot by a neighbor during a heated argument, with the suspect allegedly firing multiple bullets before fleeing the scene. The suspect, Sigfredo Alvarez-Cega, was later arrested and charged with murder, currently being held on a $200,000 bail.
Joss, who attended McCollum High School, shared with My San Antonio in 2011 that he was born and reared in San Antonio and had stayed to care for his mother, but that he went to Los Angeles for his acting gigs.
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Joss had a long and respected career, voicing John Redcorn from King of the Hill’s second season through its final season in 2009, and had already reprised the role for the upcoming revival. He also appeared in True Grit, Friday Night Lights, The Walking Dead, and more.
After making his debut in season three, the Texas native also played the part of Wamapoke tribal elder Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation, which he played in five episodes.
“Ken Hotate is almost like ‘The Wolf’ in Pulp Fiction,” In 2014, Joss made a joke to My San Antonio. “You call when you need him.”
Sharing scenes with series actress Amy Poehler was a "dream," he continued. In his own words, “It's like standing next to Lucille Ball.”
Along with his acting career, Joss developed a brand of spice rubs called Redcorn Rub, which was inspired by his King of the Hill character. Out of pride in both his character and his hometown of San Antonio, he pursued the opportunity.
“I really want people to know that I am from the South Side,” In 2011, he told My San Antonio “And a southside boy made good.”
A heartbreaking loss for the entertainment world.
