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The entertainment industry mourns the loss of Jonathan Joss, beloved for voicing John Redcorn on "King of the Hill." Tragically, Joss was shot dead in San Antonio, prompting an outpouring of grief from friends and fans. The suspect attempted to flee but was quickly apprehended and charged with murder. Joss's distinguished career included roles in popular shows and films such as "Parks and Recreation" and "True Grit."

Key Points: Jonathan Joss of King of the Hill Killed in Shooting

  • Jonathan Joss shot in San Antonio, police confirm
  • Joss voiced John Redcorn in King of the Hill
  • Shooter detained shortly after the incident
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Voice actor Jonathan Joss dies in shooting

Voice actor Jonathan Joss, known for King of the Hill, shot dead at 59 in San Antonio.

"Officers found Joss near the road after he was shot multiple times. - San Antonio Police"

Los Angeles, June 2

'King of the Hill' voice actor Jonathan Joss has passed away.

According to San Antonio police, Joss died in a shooting on Saturday, Variety reported. He was 59.

San Antonio officers were dispatched to a shooting in progress at a home on Sunday night around 7 p.m. When they arrived at the scene, they "found Joss near the road after he was shot multiple times."

The officers attempted life-saving measures until medics arrived, but Joss was pronounced dead at the scene. The shooter fled in a vehicle but was detained by officers a block away and booked for murder.

Joss voiced John Redcorn from Season 2 through Season 13 of "King of the Hill" and already recorded lines for the upcoming revival of the popular animated series. He took over the role from original actor Victor Aaron after he died in 1996 in a car accident, as per Variety.

Joss' work projects also include "Parks and Recreation", "Tulsa King," "Ray Donovan," "True Grit," "The Magnificent Seven" and more.

- ANI

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Priya K.
Very sad to hear this. I remember watching King of the Hill during my college days in Mumbai. John Redcorn was such a memorable character. May his soul rest in peace. The violence in America is really shocking though 😔
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Rahul S.
Tragic news! He was brilliant in True Grit too. As an Indian fan of Westerns, I appreciated his authentic Native American portrayals. The gun violence situation in US needs urgent attention - we may have our problems in India but at least we don't have random shootings like this.
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Ananya M.
Om Shanti 🙏 I didn't know his name but definitely recognized his voice. American animation has influenced so many Indian shows too. Hope the revival series finds a good replacement, though it won't be the same without him.
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Vikram P.
First time hearing about this actor, but the circumstances of his death are horrifying. In India we complain about crime, but at least our murder rates are much lower than America's. Condolences to his family - losing someone to gun violence must be unbearable.
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Sunita R.
So sad! I loved King of the Hill when it aired on Indian TV. John Redcorn was my favorite character after Hank. The show had such great humor about cultural differences - something we Indians can relate to with our diversity. RIP Mr. Joss.
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Karan D.
While this is tragic, I wish Indian media would give more coverage to our own talented voice artists who pass away. We have so many brilliant dubbing artists in regional languages who never get recognition. That said, condolences to Joss's family - no one deserves to die this way.

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