King of the Hill creators pay tribute to star Jonathan Joss after death in Texas shooting
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Tributes to King of the Hill and Parks and Recreation star killed in Texas shooting
- Jonathan Joss, the voice actor for John Redcorn in King of the Hill and Chief Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation, after being shot in Texas.
- Mr Joss, 59, was reportedly shot multiple times following a disagreement with a neighbour in San Antonio; the shooter has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
- Mike Judge, Greg Daniels, and Saladin Patterson, the creators of King of the Hill, expressed their condolences. Mr Joss had recorded episodes for the upcoming reboot.
- Nick Offerman, who starred in Parks and Recreation, described Joss as a "sweet guy" and said the cast was heartbroken by the "terrible tragedy."
- Mr Joss's other acting credits included roles in True Grit, The Magnificent Seven, Ray Donovan, and Tulsa King; fans are mourning his death and praising his performance as John Redcorn.