As hype for Hulu’s upcoming King of the Hill revival reached an early fever pitch over the primary footage being revealed to followers, one of many present’s veteran voice actors has been shot and killed after an alleged argument in San Antonio, Texas. Jonathan Joss, who voiced the animated comedy’s Native American neighbor John Redcorn, was 59 years outdated.
San Antonio PD and eyewitnesses reported that the actor and a neighbor acquired right into a “heated argument” on Sunday evening, based on TMZ, whereas at a residence on the south facet of town. The neighbor, later recognized as Sigfredo Alvarez-Cega, then allegedly pulled a gun out and fired a number of bullets that struck Jonathan Joss, after which took off in a car.
After authorities had been alerted to take a look at a taking pictures in progress, witnesses shared descriptions of the neighbor’s automotive. Officers allegedly quickly discovered the taking pictures suspect only a block away from the scene.
Alvarez-Cega was thereafter arrested and charged with homicide. His bond has been set at $200,000, and police are within the technique of questioning witnesses to find out a trigger for the alleged argument.
Paramedics had been additionally known as to the scene and tried to offer Joss with medical assist. Sadly, their efforts had been unable to stave off the inevitable, and the actor was quickly pronounced useless on the residence.
Jonathan Joss’ involvement within the upcoming King of the Hill revival stays unknown up thus far, however based on a Reddit consumer, the actor was current as an viewers member in the course of the present’s CCXP panel in Mexico Metropolis over the weekend. He allegedly interrupted the panel to discuss the demise of voice actor Johnny Hardwick, whose Dale Gribble will probably be voiced by Toby Huss in later episodes.
We at CinemaBlend ship our ideas and condolences to the household and buddies of Jonathan Joss throughout this mournful time.
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