Actor Jonathan Joss, whose different career included tasks on” King of the Hill” and” Parks and Recreation,” has passed away. He was killed Sunday in a killing in San Antonio, according to authorities.
Officers responded to a shooting at the 200 wall of Dorsey Drive on Sunday night, according to an event statement shared with The Times. Before EMS officers arrived, first responders “attempted to life preserving steps.” According to the officers, he was declared dead at the scene. He was 59.
Although police did not provide specifics about what caused the firing, they said officers tracked down and took the alleged shooter into custody. On suspicion of murder, Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, 56, was detained on Monday night. His bond is set at$ 200, 000, according to TMZ, which broke the news of Joss ‘ death.
Alvarez Ceja’s constitutional representative could not be reached by The Times. San Antonio authorities announced it was looking into the killing.
On the popular Fox animated series” King of the Hill,” Jonathan Joss, who was born in December 1965, is best known for playing Hank Hill’s neighbor in the hit film. From 1997 to 2009, Josh took over as Victor Aaron’s words in the line. In addition, he acted as John Redcorn for the 2000 film activity tie-in on the show.
As he lamented not being invited to an event to promote the” King of the Hill” revival, Joss discussed his ties to his long-held character in April. The launch of Season 14 of” King of the Hill” will take place in August, according to Hulu’s announcement on Friday. The message cast includes Toby Huss, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, Johnny Hardwick, Stephen Root, and Lauren Tom. Prior to his death, Josh had written ranges for the revival, according to Variety.
He wrote on Fb,” This present was a part of my life for many years.” That person, that speech, and story were “my home, my delight, and my connection to something greater than myself,” the saying goes.
Joss began acting in the middle of the 1990s with supporting roles in TV shows like” Walker, Texas Ranger” and” Dead Man’s Walk,” where she first studied acting at Our Lady of the Lake University.
Joss is well known for playing Chief Ken Hotate, the elder Wamapoke and game owner, in NBC’s” Parks and Recreation,” alongside Amy Poehler, in addition to” King of the Hill.” Joss ‘ Ken of the line dissuades Poehler’s sappy character Leslie Knope from holding a community festival on holy burial grounds.
He makes a joke in the line that” I know two things about light people.” They adore Matchbox Twenty, but they fear shouts.
His television credits include the Paramount + drama” Tulsa King,”” Ray Donovan,”” Friday Night Lights,” “ER” and” Charmed” as well.
Joss ‘ resume includes, among others, the movies” The Wonderful Seven,”” Real Grit,” and “8 Seconds.” Additionally, he provided voiceover for a number of video game, including” Red Dead Redemption,”” Time Gone,”” Wasteland 3,” and “Cyberpunk 2077.”
In the months leading up to his passing, the artist staged several fan activities, including Q&, As, and Meet and Greet. He recalled gathering fans at Tribe Comics and Games in Austin on Sunday morning, saying,” Next night’s gig was remarkable — big thanks to everyone who came up and showed us adore”! Joss also stated to his followers that he was looking for a trip to San Antonio in the same blog.
Tristan Kern de Gonzales, Joss’s father, leaves him. They tied the knot this year on Valentine’s Day. Josh lost his San Antonio house and three dogs to a fire in January, and he has “been rebuilding, piece by piece, spirit by mind,” he wrote in a Facebook post from April.
He continued, addressing followers,” You’ve been the people to lift me up, to remind me of the effect I’ve made, and to take me through some of the darkest days of my life. Your passion means more to me than I can ever express.
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