What to learn about deadly taking pictures of ‘King of the Hill’ actor Jonathan Joss as co-stars pay tribute | Hollywood

Joss’ husband has claimed the one that killed the actor yelled “violent homophobic slurs” earlier than opening fireplace.

Initially, San Antonio police stated they discovered “no proof in any way to point that Mr. Joss’ homicide was associated to his sexual orientation.”

However on Thursday, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus walked again that assertion, saying it had been made prematurely and whether or not Joss’ sexual orientation performed a job within the taking pictures “is a part of the investigation.”

Since Joss’ killing, buddies, actors Joss labored with and followers have honored the actor’s reminiscence with tributes and fond remembrances.

Right here’s what to learn about Joss, his profession and his taking pictures:

Joss, 59, grew up in San Antonio and graduated from the communications and theater program at Our Woman of the Lake College in 1990.

Joss was finest referred to as the voice of John Redcorn, a Native American character on the favored “King of the Hill” animated collection, which ran for 13 seasons from 1997 to 2008. A reboot of the present, which Joss had already labored on, is about to begin in August.

Joss additionally had a recurring position on the tv present “Parks and Recreation,” taking part in Chief Ken Hotate. He appeared in two episodes of the collection “Tulsa King” in 2022.

Joss’ childhood residence, the place he nonetheless lived, burned down in January. He misplaced all his belongings, and his three canine have been killed within the blaze. A GoFundMe account had been set as much as assist Joss and his husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, get again on their toes.

“We might have misplaced our residence, however not our hope. We’re shifting ahead with love, humor, and slightly elbow grease … and we’re extremely grateful for each ounce of help,” Joss stated in a Could 14 Fb submit by which he indicated he was in Los Angeles searching for a brand new residence.

By the top of Could, Joss was again in Texas, and on Saturday, he took half in a reside music efficiency in Austin, positioned about 80 miles northeast of San Antonio.

Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, 56, is accused by police of confronting Joss and his husband as they have been checking their mail on the burned-down residence Sunday night time.

In an announcement, de Gonzales alleged that when Ceja Alvarez opened fireplace, Joss pushed his husband out of the best way and saved his life.

Ceja Alvarez was charged with homicide. He’s free on a $200,000 bond.

Ceja Alvarez’s lawyer, Alfonso Otero, has not returned a number of calls or emails looking for remark.

Robert Rios, a pal of Joss’, instructed TV station KSAT that Joss and Ceja Alvarez have been neighbors and the 2 had argued for years.

McManus stated police had been referred to as to Joss’ residence and his neighborhood about 70 instances over the previous two years associated to “neighborhood kind disturbances” and that generally Joss made these calls and different instances neighbors had referred to as to report Joss.

Actor Chris Pratt, who labored with Joss on “Parks and Recreation,” fondly remembered the actor in an Instagram story on Monday. Each actors had additionally appeared within the 2016 remake of “The Magnificent Seven.”

“Rattling. RIP Jonathan. At all times such a sort dude,” Pratt wrote. “Unhappy to see. Prayers up. Hug your family members.”

In a Fb submit, San Antonio-based Our Woman of the Lake College, Joss’ alma mater, referred to as him “a trailblazer in his discipline. His work and advocacy have left a long-lasting influence, and his legacy will proceed to encourage.”

“His voice shall be missed at King of the Hill, and we lengthen our deepest condolences to Jonathan’s family and friends,” the present’s creators and producers — Mike Decide, Greg Daniels and Saladin Patterson — stated in an announcement on the animated collection’ Instagram web page.

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