Creator King of Hill Jonathan Joss pays tribute to Jonathan Joss after his tragic death on Sunday. The actor was shot dead in a dispute near his home in San Antonio, Texas.
Series co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, and revived Showrunner Saladin Patterson shared an article on Instagram, along with Joss and other images hill character, John Redcorn. "Jonathan brings "John Redcorn" from the hills to more than a dozen seasons, including in the upcoming revival," they wrote. "His voice will be missed on the hills and we extend our deepest condolences to Jonathan's friends and family."
Nick Offerman told people on Monday Parks and recreation The cast have been "texting together all day, we're just heartbroken." Joss plays Ken Hotate of the Native American Wamapoke tribe, a popular sitcom that appeared in five episodes between 2011 and 2015.
"Jonathan is such a lovely guy and we love making him our chief Ken Hotate. It's a horrible tragedy," Offerman said.
Chris Pratt, who shares the screen with Joss Parks and recreation and the 2016 movie The magnificent sevenalso mourns Jos' death. "Damn it." It's hard to see. pray. Hug your loved ones. ”
Authorities said Jos was shot dead by his neighbors Sunday night in San Antonio, Texas. according to New York timeS, investigators identified the neighbor as Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, who was detained and charged with murder.
Joss' husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, said they had returned to the site of their former home, which was damaged by a fire to check their emails. De Gonzales said in a statement shared on Joss' Facebook account that they were approached by a man who started shouting gay slander and shooting. "Jonathan and I have no weapons. We are not threatening anyone," De Gonzalez said. "We stood side by side. When the man fired, Jonathan pushed me away. He saved my life."
Joss is known for his unique voice as Redcorn hilllasted for 13 seasons from 1997 to 2008. The series is resurrected 15 years after the initial match, Hulu will make its debut hill In August.
Before Jos passed away, he posted a video on Instagram. In the editing, Jos shares his excitement for the return of the beloved series and invites fans to meet him at a comic shop in Austin, Texas, for free photos.