What to find out about deadly capturing of ‘King of the Hill’ actor Jonathan Joss as co-stars pay tribute

While Joss’ husband has claimed the one who killed the actor yelled “violent homophobic slurs” earlier than opening hearth, San Antonio police have stated they’ve discovered “no evidence whatsoever to indicate that Mr. Joss’ murder was related to his sexual orientation.” Police didn’t reply to a number of emails on Tuesday looking for further data on the reason for the capturing.

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

Here’s what to find out about Joss, his profession and his capturing:

Joss, 59, grew up in San Antonio and graduated from the communications and theater program at Our Lady of the Lake University 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 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 house, the place he nonetheless lived, burned down in January. He misplaced all his belongings and his three canine had 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 may have lost our home, but not our hope. We’re moving forward with love, humor, and a little elbow grease…and we’re incredibly grateful for every ounce of support,” Joss stated in a May 14 Facebook publish by which he indicated he was in Los Angeles searching for a brand new house.

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

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

In a press release, de Gonzales alleged that when Ceja Alvarez opened hearth, Joss pushed his husband out of the best way and saved his life.

Ceja Alvarez was charged with homicide. Court information point out he was freed Monday on a $200,000 bond.

Ceja Alvarez’s lawyer, Alfonso Otero, didn’t instantly return a name or an e-mail looking for remark.

Robert Rios, a pal of Joss’, advised TV station KSAT that Joss and Ceja Alvarez had 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. Both actors had additionally appeared within the 2016 remake of “The Magnificent Seven.”

“Damn. RIP Jonathan. Always such a kind dude,” Pratt wrote. “Sad to see. Prayers up. Hug your loved ones.”

In a Facebook publish, San Antonio-based Our Lady of the Lake University, Joss’ alma mater, known as him “a trailblazer in his field. His work and advocacy have left a lasting impact, and his legacy will continue to inspire.”

“You were more than a character — you were a storyteller, a dreamer, and a force that will never be forgotten,” comic Roy Alex Gomez, who was a pal of Joss, wrote in a Facebook publish.

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