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Jonathan Joss, known as John Redcorn’s voice from “King of the Hill“According to the police at the age of 59, the consequences of a gunshot wound died.
Police confirmed fatal incident in San Antonio, Texas
During an argument, Joss was shot by a neighbor in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday evening, the authorities said. Loud The New York Times the neighbor was identified by the investigators as Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, who was arrested and charged with murder.
Jonathan Joss saved his husband his life
According to a statement that Joss’ husband Tristan Kern de Gonzales published on his Facebook account, the couple had returned to the place of their former house that had been damaged by a fire to see after their post. There they were approached by a man who called homophobic insults and then shot, said de Gonzales. “Jonathan and I had no weapons. We didn’t threaten anyone,” said de Gonzales. “We stood next to each other. When the man shot, Jonathan pushed me out. He saved my life.”
Joss and de Gonzales married on Valentine’s Day at the beginning of the year. In a SMS The Associated Press wrote de Gonzales: “He was murdered.”
Joss was found by police officers near the street. And declared dead by paramedics when they arrived.
The San Antonio police did not immediately respond to the request from Rolling Stone for a statement.
Career and legacy of Jonathan Joss
Joss was particularly known as Redcorn for his distinctive voice. A figure from the “King of the Hill” series, which ran in 13 seasons from 1997 to 2008. The series returns to the screen 15 years after its end. Hulu will publish the 14th season of “King of the Hill” in August. It is unclear whether Joss will be seen in the new edition. A spokesman for Mike Judge did not react immediately to the request from Rolling Stone after a statement.
Joss also had a recurring role in the popular television series “Parks and Recreation” as Chief Ken Hotate. He was also seen in “Tulsa King”, “Ray Donovan”, “True Grit” and “The Magnificent Seven”.
Before his death, Joss published a video on Instagram, in which he shared his enthusiasm for the return of the popular series. He said that the “restart is going”. And invited the fans to meet him in a comic shop in Austin, Texas, and take photos for free. While he strolled through the shop and spoke about his role in the new series (his role in the next season has not yet been confirmed), Joss mused about the concept of the “expiry date”.
Philosophical thoughts about life, death and “expiry date”
“We have them, man. Life and death. Sometimes we have a talent. A wish. Sometimes you are put on a shelf,” he said. “If you are put in a can and placed on the shelf, the expiry date is unlimited, so to speak. Be a can full of power when you come to this shelf. Remember to look ahead. Remember to be a can with a fantastic expiry date. Even if they put you on the shelf, if you come out of this can, you are fresh.”