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Longtime "King of the Hill" voice actor Johnathan Joss, 59, has died after being involved in a fatal shooting.
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Joss is well-known in the beloved show as he was the voice actor for John Redcorn, who has been a series regular since the adult animated series was released in 1997.
The account of the shooting was shared by TMZ and reported by multiple other outlets. In an email to Newsweek, the San Antonio Police Department confirmed that Jonathan Joss Gonzales was pronounced dead after officers attempted life-saving measures; an investigation is still ongoing.
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On top of being the voice for John Redcorn, Joss also held a substantial role in "Parks and Recreation" as Chief Ken Hotate. He also appeared in "Tulsa King," "Ray Donovan," and films like "True Grit" and "The Magnificent Seven."
The "King of the Hill" revival is set for an Aug. 4 release date on Hulu, and the series has already lost one of its main characters. Johnny Hardwick, who voiced Dale Gribble for years, died in 2023.
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It was revealed that Hardwick recorded six episodes of the revival before his death. It was also announced that series regular Toby Huss would take over as Gribble. Huss previously voiced Kahn Souphanousinphone, Hank's rival and neighbor, and Cotton Hill, Hank's father.
There are no details about how involved John Redcorn would be in the series, but he was shown in the brand-new opening.
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