HOUSTON — What prompted the deadly capturing of Jonathan Joss, a Native American voice actor greatest identified for his work on the animated tv collection “King of the Hill,” remained unclear on Tuesday.
Whereas Joss’ husband has claimed the one that killed the actor yelled “violent homophobic slurs” earlier than opening fireplace, San Antonio police have stated they’ve discovered “no proof by any means to point that Mr. Joss’ homicide was associated to his sexual orientation.” Police didn’t reply to a number of emails on Tuesday in search of extra data on the reason for the capturing.
Since Joss’ killing, mates, 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 capturing:
Joss, 59, grew up in San Antonio and graduated from the communications and theater program at Our Girl of the Lake College in 1990.
Joss was greatest often known 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 ready to start out in August.
Joss additionally had a recurring function on the tv present “Parks and Recreation,” enjoying Chief Ken Hotate. He appeared in two episodes of the collection “Tulsa King” in 2022.
Joss’ childhood dwelling, the place he nonetheless lived, burned down in January. He misplaced all his belongings and his three canines 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 could have misplaced our dwelling, however not our hope. We’re shifting ahead with love, humor, and a little bit elbow grease…and we’re extremely grateful for each ounce of help,” Joss stated in a Could 14 Fb submit during which he indicated he was in Los Angeles searching for a brand new dwelling.
By the top of Could, Joss was again in Texas, and on Saturday, he took half in a stay 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 dwelling 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. Court docket data point out he was freed Monday on a $200,000 bond.
Ceja Alvarez’s legal professional, Alfonso Otero, didn’t instantly return a name or an e-mail in search of remark.
Robert Rios, a good friend of Joss’, advised TV station KSAT that Joss and Ceja Alvarez have been neighbors and the 2 had argued for years.
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 form dude,” Pratt wrote. “Unhappy to see. Prayers up. Hug your family members.”
In a Fb submit, San Antonio-based Our Girl 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.”
“You have been greater than a personality — you have been a storyteller, a dreamer, and a drive that may by no means be forgotten,” comic Roy Alex Gomez, who was a good friend of Joss, wrote in a Fb submit.
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