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Probably the BEST explanation of why pronouns are important in email and other social media signatures these days.
(Unless you're like me and don't give a damn what pronoun is used,
)
"For the thing about pronouns, it's also super helpful in this global society because as soon as you're trying to email someone you've never met with a name from a language you don't speak, you will be SO GRATEFUL for a helpful little "he/him" or "she/they" on an email signature. I live in Japan and if you wanna email someone you've never met in English whose name is "Yuki Tanaka" then you immediately run head-first into the quandary of "Dear Tanaka" or "Dear Tanaka-san" or spending an hour of your life trying to find some kind of social media presence that'll give you a hint. So why not just everyone put their pronouns in their email signature so doing international business and communication doesn't have to be this hard?"
(Unless you're like me and don't give a damn what pronoun is used,
)"For the thing about pronouns, it's also super helpful in this global society because as soon as you're trying to email someone you've never met with a name from a language you don't speak, you will be SO GRATEFUL for a helpful little "he/him" or "she/they" on an email signature. I live in Japan and if you wanna email someone you've never met in English whose name is "Yuki Tanaka" then you immediately run head-first into the quandary of "Dear Tanaka" or "Dear Tanaka-san" or spending an hour of your life trying to find some kind of social media presence that'll give you a hint. So why not just everyone put their pronouns in their email signature so doing international business and communication doesn't have to be this hard?"
From now on, my pronoun is Emperor. Anyone not using the proper pronoun will be beheaded. Twice.Probably the BEST explanation of why pronouns are important in email and other social media signatures these days.
(Unless you're like me and don't give a damn what pronoun is used,
"For the thing about pronouns, it's also super helpful in this global society because as soon as you're trying to email someone you've never met with a name from a language you don't speak, you will be SO GRATEFUL for a helpful little "he/him" or "she/they" on an email signature. I live in Japan and if you wanna email someone you've never met in English whose name is "Yuki Tanaka" then you immediately run head-first into the quandary of "Dear Tanaka" or "Dear Tanaka-san" or spending an hour of your life trying to find some kind of social media presence that'll give you a hint. So why not just everyone put their pronouns in their email signature so doing international business and communication doesn't have to be this hard?"
The pronoun shtick isn't global.Probably the BEST explanation of why pronouns are important in email and other social media signatures these days.
(Unless you're like me and don't give a damn what pronoun is used,
"For the thing about pronouns, it's also super helpful in this global society because as soon as you're trying to email someone you've never met with a name from a language you don't speak, you will be SO GRATEFUL for a helpful little "he/him" or "she/they" on an email signature. I live in Japan and if you wanna email someone you've never met in English whose name is "Yuki Tanaka" then you immediately run head-first into the quandary of "Dear Tanaka" or "Dear Tanaka-san" or spending an hour of your life trying to find some kind of social media presence that'll give you a hint. So why not just everyone put their pronouns in their email signature so doing international business and communication doesn't have to be this hard?"
Or for the rest of us when we hit some kind of androgynous name (Terry, Kelly, Tracy, etc…), you just don’t use a pronoun in a response.
I’m sticking with Captain & Doctor.
’King of the Hill’ voice actor Jonathan Joss fatally shot outside his Texas home
Author of the article:Associated Press
Associated Press
Juan A. Lozano
Published Jun 02, 2025 • Last updated 10 hours ago • 3 minute read
Actor Jonathan Joss is pictured in a Facebook photo.
Actor Jonathan Joss is pictured in a Facebook photo. Photo by Jonathan Joss /Facebook
HOUSTON — Jonathan Joss, a voice actor best known for his work on the animated television series “King of the Hill,” was fatally shot near his Texas home, authorities said Monday.
Police were dispatched to a home in south San Antonio about 7 p.m. Sunday on a shooting in progress call. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the wounded 59-year-old near the street.
“The officers attempted life saving measures until EMS arrived. EMS pronounced the victim deceased,” San Antonio police said in a statement.
Joss’ husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, confirmed the actor’s death to The Associated Press in a text. The two were married earlier this year on Valentine’s Day.
In an email, San Antonio police did not immediately provide any information on what prompted the shooting.
In a statement, de Gonzales said he and Joss had previously faced harassment, much of it “openly homophobic.” Joss’ husband said the person who killed the actor yelled “violent homophobic slurs” before opening fire.
“He was murdered by someone who could not stand the sight of two men loving each other,” de Gonzales said.
Before the shooting, de Gonzales and Joss were checking mail at Joss’ home, which had been heavily damaged during a January fire that claimed the lives of their three dogs. A man approached the two and threatened them with a gun, de Gonzales said.
“Jonathan and I had no weapons. We were not threatening anyone. We were grieving. We were standing side by side. When the man fired Jonathan pushed me out of the way. He saved my life,” de Gonzales said in a statement.
After the shooting, authorities arrested 56-year-old Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja and charged him with murder in Joss’ death.
In this handout photo released by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, suspect Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez poses for a booking photo on June 2, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.
In this handout photo released by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, suspect Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja poses for a booking photo on June 2, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. Photo by Bexar County Sheriff’s Office via Getty Images /Getty Images
Court records did not list an attorney who could speak on behalf of Ceja, who was being held in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center.
In a statement, San Antonio police said its investigation “has found no evidence whatsoever to indicate that Mr. Joss’s murder was related to his sexual orientation.”
“We take such allegations very seriously and have thoroughly reviewed all available information. Should any new evidence come to light, we will charge the suspect accordingly,” police said.
Joss, who grew up in San Antonio, was best known as the voice of John Redcorn, a Native American character on the popular “King of the Hill” animated series that ran for 13 seasons from 1997 to 2008. A reboot of the show is set to start in August.
Joss also had a recurring role on the television show “Parks and Recreation,” playing Chief Ken Hotate. He appeared in two episodes of the series “Tulsa King” in 2022.
A GoFundMe page had been set up in January for Joss after the house fire. According to the page, Joss had lost all of his belongings in the fire, including his vehicle.
Before he was fatally shot, Joss had been in Austin, located about 80 miles (130 kilometres) northeast of San Antonio, for events related to a sneak peak of the “King of the Hill” revival.
On Saturday, Joss had posted a video on Instagram in which he said he was signing autographs at a comic book store in Austin.
“The fans get to revisit ‘King of the Hill’ again, which I think is an amazing thing because it’s a great show,” Joss said in the video, adding he had already done voice work on four episodes of the revival.
Joss’ husband said Joss was grateful for his fans.
“To everyone who supported him, his fans, his friends, know that he valued you deeply. He saw you as family,” de Gonzales said.
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Author of the article:Associated Press
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Juan A. Lozano
Published Jun 02, 2025 • Last updated 10 hours ago • 3 minute read
Actor Jonathan Joss is pictured in a Facebook photo.
Actor Jonathan Joss is pictured in a Facebook photo. Photo by Jonathan Joss /Facebook
HOUSTON — Jonathan Joss, a voice actor best known for his work on the animated television series “King of the Hill,” was fatally shot near his Texas home, authorities said Monday.
Police were dispatched to a home in south San Antonio about 7 p.m. Sunday on a shooting in progress call. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the wounded 59-year-old near the street.
“The officers attempted life saving measures until EMS arrived. EMS pronounced the victim deceased,” San Antonio police said in a statement.
Joss’ husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, confirmed the actor’s death to The Associated Press in a text. The two were married earlier this year on Valentine’s Day.
In an email, San Antonio police did not immediately provide any information on what prompted the shooting.
In a statement, de Gonzales said he and Joss had previously faced harassment, much of it “openly homophobic.” Joss’ husband said the person who killed the actor yelled “violent homophobic slurs” before opening fire.
“He was murdered by someone who could not stand the sight of two men loving each other,” de Gonzales said.
Before the shooting, de Gonzales and Joss were checking mail at Joss’ home, which had been heavily damaged during a January fire that claimed the lives of their three dogs. A man approached the two and threatened them with a gun, de Gonzales said.
“Jonathan and I had no weapons. We were not threatening anyone. We were grieving. We were standing side by side. When the man fired Jonathan pushed me out of the way. He saved my life,” de Gonzales said in a statement.
After the shooting, authorities arrested 56-year-old Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja and charged him with murder in Joss’ death.
In this handout photo released by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, suspect Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez poses for a booking photo on June 2, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.
In this handout photo released by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, suspect Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja poses for a booking photo on June 2, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. Photo by Bexar County Sheriff’s Office via Getty Images /Getty Images
Court records did not list an attorney who could speak on behalf of Ceja, who was being held in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center.
In a statement, San Antonio police said its investigation “has found no evidence whatsoever to indicate that Mr. Joss’s murder was related to his sexual orientation.”
“We take such allegations very seriously and have thoroughly reviewed all available information. Should any new evidence come to light, we will charge the suspect accordingly,” police said.
Joss, who grew up in San Antonio, was best known as the voice of John Redcorn, a Native American character on the popular “King of the Hill” animated series that ran for 13 seasons from 1997 to 2008. A reboot of the show is set to start in August.
Joss also had a recurring role on the television show “Parks and Recreation,” playing Chief Ken Hotate. He appeared in two episodes of the series “Tulsa King” in 2022.
A GoFundMe page had been set up in January for Joss after the house fire. According to the page, Joss had lost all of his belongings in the fire, including his vehicle.
Before he was fatally shot, Joss had been in Austin, located about 80 miles (130 kilometres) northeast of San Antonio, for events related to a sneak peak of the “King of the Hill” revival.
On Saturday, Joss had posted a video on Instagram in which he said he was signing autographs at a comic book store in Austin.
“The fans get to revisit ‘King of the Hill’ again, which I think is an amazing thing because it’s a great show,” Joss said in the video, adding he had already done voice work on four episodes of the revival.
Joss’ husband said Joss was grateful for his fans.
“To everyone who supported him, his fans, his friends, know that he valued you deeply. He saw you as family,” de Gonzales said.
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’King of the Hill’ voice actor Jonathan Joss fatally shot outside his Texas home
Jonathan Joss, a voice actor best known for his work on the animated TV series "King of the Hill," was fatally shot near his Texas home.
Shitty.’King of the Hill’ voice actor Jonathan Joss fatally shot outside his Texas home
Author of the article:Associated Press
Associated Press
Juan A. Lozano
Published Jun 02, 2025 • Last updated 10 hours ago • 3 minute read
Actor Jonathan Joss is pictured in a Facebook photo.
Actor Jonathan Joss is pictured in a Facebook photo. Photo by Jonathan Joss /Facebook
HOUSTON — Jonathan Joss, a voice actor best known for his work on the animated television series “King of the Hill,” was fatally shot near his Texas home, authorities said Monday.
Police were dispatched to a home in south San Antonio about 7 p.m. Sunday on a shooting in progress call. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the wounded 59-year-old near the street.
“The officers attempted life saving measures until EMS arrived. EMS pronounced the victim deceased,” San Antonio police said in a statement.
Joss’ husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, confirmed the actor’s death to The Associated Press in a text. The two were married earlier this year on Valentine’s Day.
In an email, San Antonio police did not immediately provide any information on what prompted the shooting.
In a statement, de Gonzales said he and Joss had previously faced harassment, much of it “openly homophobic.” Joss’ husband said the person who killed the actor yelled “violent homophobic slurs” before opening fire.
“He was murdered by someone who could not stand the sight of two men loving each other,” de Gonzales said.
Before the shooting, de Gonzales and Joss were checking mail at Joss’ home, which had been heavily damaged during a January fire that claimed the lives of their three dogs. A man approached the two and threatened them with a gun, de Gonzales said.
“Jonathan and I had no weapons. We were not threatening anyone. We were grieving. We were standing side by side. When the man fired Jonathan pushed me out of the way. He saved my life,” de Gonzales said in a statement.
After the shooting, authorities arrested 56-year-old Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja and charged him with murder in Joss’ death.
In this handout photo released by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, suspect Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez poses for a booking photo on June 2, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.
In this handout photo released by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, suspect Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja poses for a booking photo on June 2, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. Photo by Bexar County Sheriff’s Office via Getty Images /Getty Images
Court records did not list an attorney who could speak on behalf of Ceja, who was being held in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center.
In a statement, San Antonio police said its investigation “has found no evidence whatsoever to indicate that Mr. Joss’s murder was related to his sexual orientation.”
“We take such allegations very seriously and have thoroughly reviewed all available information. Should any new evidence come to light, we will charge the suspect accordingly,” police said.
Joss, who grew up in San Antonio, was best known as the voice of John Redcorn, a Native American character on the popular “King of the Hill” animated series that ran for 13 seasons from 1997 to 2008. A reboot of the show is set to start in August.
Joss also had a recurring role on the television show “Parks and Recreation,” playing Chief Ken Hotate. He appeared in two episodes of the series “Tulsa King” in 2022.
A GoFundMe page had been set up in January for Joss after the house fire. According to the page, Joss had lost all of his belongings in the fire, including his vehicle.
Before he was fatally shot, Joss had been in Austin, located about 80 miles (130 kilometres) northeast of San Antonio, for events related to a sneak peak of the “King of the Hill” revival.
On Saturday, Joss had posted a video on Instagram in which he said he was signing autographs at a comic book store in Austin.
“The fans get to revisit ‘King of the Hill’ again, which I think is an amazing thing because it’s a great show,” Joss said in the video, adding he had already done voice work on four episodes of the revival.
Joss’ husband said Joss was grateful for his fans.
“To everyone who supported him, his fans, his friends, know that he valued you deeply. He saw you as family,” de Gonzales said.
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What to know about fatal shooting of ’King of the Hill’ actor Jonathan Joss as co-stars pay tribute’King of the Hill’ voice actor Jonathan Joss fatally shot outside his Texas home
Author of the article:Associated Press
Associated Press
Juan A. Lozano
Published Jun 02, 2025 • Last updated 10 hours ago • 3 minute read
Actor Jonathan Joss is pictured in a Facebook photo.
Actor Jonathan Joss is pictured in a Facebook photo. Photo by Jonathan Joss /Facebook
HOUSTON — Jonathan Joss, a voice actor best known for his work on the animated television series “King of the Hill,” was fatally shot near his Texas home, authorities said Monday.
Police were dispatched to a home in south San Antonio about 7 p.m. Sunday on a shooting in progress call. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the wounded 59-year-old near the street.
“The officers attempted life saving measures until EMS arrived. EMS pronounced the victim deceased,” San Antonio police said in a statement.
Joss’ husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, confirmed the actor’s death to The Associated Press in a text. The two were married earlier this year on Valentine’s Day.
In an email, San Antonio police did not immediately provide any information on what prompted the shooting.
In a statement, de Gonzales said he and Joss had previously faced harassment, much of it “openly homophobic.” Joss’ husband said the person who killed the actor yelled “violent homophobic slurs” before opening fire.
“He was murdered by someone who could not stand the sight of two men loving each other,” de Gonzales said.
Before the shooting, de Gonzales and Joss were checking mail at Joss’ home, which had been heavily damaged during a January fire that claimed the lives of their three dogs. A man approached the two and threatened them with a gun, de Gonzales said.
“Jonathan and I had no weapons. We were not threatening anyone. We were grieving. We were standing side by side. When the man fired Jonathan pushed me out of the way. He saved my life,” de Gonzales said in a statement.
After the shooting, authorities arrested 56-year-old Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja and charged him with murder in Joss’ death.
In this handout photo released by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, suspect Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez poses for a booking photo on June 2, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.
In this handout photo released by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, suspect Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja poses for a booking photo on June 2, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. Photo by Bexar County Sheriff’s Office via Getty Images /Getty Images
Court records did not list an attorney who could speak on behalf of Ceja, who was being held in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center.
In a statement, San Antonio police said its investigation “has found no evidence whatsoever to indicate that Mr. Joss’s murder was related to his sexual orientation.”
“We take such allegations very seriously and have thoroughly reviewed all available information. Should any new evidence come to light, we will charge the suspect accordingly,” police said.
Joss, who grew up in San Antonio, was best known as the voice of John Redcorn, a Native American character on the popular “King of the Hill” animated series that ran for 13 seasons from 1997 to 2008. A reboot of the show is set to start in August.
Joss also had a recurring role on the television show “Parks and Recreation,” playing Chief Ken Hotate. He appeared in two episodes of the series “Tulsa King” in 2022.
A GoFundMe page had been set up in January for Joss after the house fire. According to the page, Joss had lost all of his belongings in the fire, including his vehicle.
Before he was fatally shot, Joss had been in Austin, located about 80 miles (130 kilometres) northeast of San Antonio, for events related to a sneak peak of the “King of the Hill” revival.
On Saturday, Joss had posted a video on Instagram in which he said he was signing autographs at a comic book store in Austin.
“The fans get to revisit ‘King of the Hill’ again, which I think is an amazing thing because it’s a great show,” Joss said in the video, adding he had already done voice work on four episodes of the revival.
Joss’ husband said Joss was grateful for his fans.
“To everyone who supported him, his fans, his friends, know that he valued you deeply. He saw you as family,” de Gonzales said.
Jonathan Joss on Instagram: "Howdy from Tribe comics and games! Come on down till 2 and visit!"
995 likes, 296 comments - originalredcorn on May 31, 2025: "Howdy from Tribe comics and games! Come on down till 2 and visit!".’King of the Hill’ voice actor Jonathan Joss fatally shot outside his Texas home
Jonathan Joss, a voice actor best known for his work on the animated TV series "King of the Hill," was fatally shot near his Texas home.
Author of the article:Associated Press
Associated Press
Juan A. Lozano
Published Jun 03, 2025 • Last updated 8 hours ago • 3 minute read
In this image taken from video, Jonathan Joss, an actor best known for his voice work on the animated television series “King of the Hill,” talks to reporters following a fire at his San Antonio, Texas, home on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
In this image taken from video, Jonathan Joss, an actor best known for his voice work on the animated television series “King of the Hill,” talks to reporters following a fire at his San Antonio, Texas, home on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Photo by KSAT via AP /AP
HOUSTON — What prompted the fatal shooting of Jonathan Joss, a Native American voice actor best known for his work on the animated television series “King of the Hill,” remained unclear on Tuesday.
While Joss’ husband has claimed the person who killed the actor yelled “violent homophobic slurs” before opening fire, San Antonio police have said they’ve found “no evidence whatsoever to indicate that Mr. Joss’ murder was related to his sexual orientation.” Police did not respond to multiple emails on Tuesday seeking additional information on the cause of the shooting.
Since Joss’ killing, friends, actors Joss worked with and fans have honoured the actor’s memory with tributes and fond remembrances.
Here’s what to know about Joss, his career and his shooting:
Who was Joss?
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 best known as the voice of John Redcorn, a Native American character on the popular “King of the Hill” animated series, which ran for 13 seasons from 1997 to 2008. A reboot of the show, which Joss had already worked on, is set to start in August.
Joss also had a recurring role on the television show “Parks and Recreation,” playing Chief Ken Hotate. He appeared in two episodes of the series “Tulsa King” in 2022.
What was happening with Joss in the months before his death?
Joss’ childhood home, where he still lived, burned down in January. He lost all his belongings and his three dogs were killed in the blaze. A GoFundMe account had been set up to help Joss and his husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, get back on their feet.
“We may have lost our home, but not our hope. We’re moving forward with love, humour, and a little elbow grease…and we’re incredibly grateful for every ounce of support,” Joss said in a May 14 Facebook post in which he indicated he was in Los Angeles looking for a new home.
By the end of May, Joss was back in Texas, and on Saturday, he took part in a live music performance in Austin, located about 80 miles (130 kilometres) northeast of San Antonio.
Who is accused of fatally shooting Joss?
Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, 56, is accused by police of confronting Joss and his husband as they were checking their mail at the burned-down home Sunday night.
In a statement, de Gonzales alleged that when Ceja Alvarez opened fire, Joss pushed his husband out of the way and saved his life.
In this handout photo released by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, suspect Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez poses for a booking photo on June 2, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.
In this handout photo released by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, suspect Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez poses for a booking photo on June 2, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. Photo by Bexar County Sheriff’s Office via Getty Images /Getty Images
Alvarez was charged with murder. Court records indicate he was freed Monday on a $200,000 bond.
Ceja Alvarez’s attorney, Alfonso Otero, did not immediately return a call or an email seeking comment.
Robert Rios, a friend of Joss’, told TV station KSAT that Joss and Ceja Alvarez were neighbours and the two had argued for years.
How is Joss being remembered by friends, actors?
Actor Chris Pratt, who worked with Joss on “Parks and Recreation,” fondly remembered the actor in an Instagram story on Monday. Both actors had also appeared in 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 post, San Antonio-based Our Lady of the Lake University, Joss’ alma mater, called 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,” comedian Roy Alex Gomez, who was a friend of Joss, wrote in a Facebook post.
What to know about fatal shooting of ’King of the Hill’ actor Jonathan Joss as co-stars pay tribute
Here's what to know about actor Jonathan Joss, his career and his shooting.
Cops eye whether ’King of the Hill’ actor’s sexual orientation played roleWhat to know about fatal shooting of ’King of the Hill’ actor Jonathan Joss as co-stars pay tribute
Author of the article:Associated Press
Associated Press
Juan A. Lozano
Published Jun 03, 2025 • Last updated 8 hours ago • 3 minute read
In this image taken from video, Jonathan Joss, an actor best known for his voice work on the animated television series “King of the Hill,” talks to reporters following a fire at his San Antonio, Texas, home on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
In this image taken from video, Jonathan Joss, an actor best known for his voice work on the animated television series “King of the Hill,” talks to reporters following a fire at his San Antonio, Texas, home on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Photo by KSAT via AP /AP
HOUSTON — What prompted the fatal shooting of Jonathan Joss, a Native American voice actor best known for his work on the animated television series “King of the Hill,” remained unclear on Tuesday.
While Joss’ husband has claimed the person who killed the actor yelled “violent homophobic slurs” before opening fire, San Antonio police have said they’ve found “no evidence whatsoever to indicate that Mr. Joss’ murder was related to his sexual orientation.” Police did not respond to multiple emails on Tuesday seeking additional information on the cause of the shooting.
Since Joss’ killing, friends, actors Joss worked with and fans have honoured the actor’s memory with tributes and fond remembrances.
Here’s what to know about Joss, his career and his shooting:
Who was Joss?
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 best known as the voice of John Redcorn, a Native American character on the popular “King of the Hill” animated series, which ran for 13 seasons from 1997 to 2008. A reboot of the show, which Joss had already worked on, is set to start in August.
Joss also had a recurring role on the television show “Parks and Recreation,” playing Chief Ken Hotate. He appeared in two episodes of the series “Tulsa King” in 2022.
What was happening with Joss in the months before his death?
Joss’ childhood home, where he still lived, burned down in January. He lost all his belongings and his three dogs were killed in the blaze. A GoFundMe account had been set up to help Joss and his husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, get back on their feet.
“We may have lost our home, but not our hope. We’re moving forward with love, humour, and a little elbow grease…and we’re incredibly grateful for every ounce of support,” Joss said in a May 14 Facebook post in which he indicated he was in Los Angeles looking for a new home.
By the end of May, Joss was back in Texas, and on Saturday, he took part in a live music performance in Austin, located about 80 miles (130 kilometres) northeast of San Antonio.
Who is accused of fatally shooting Joss?
Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, 56, is accused by police of confronting Joss and his husband as they were checking their mail at the burned-down home Sunday night.
In a statement, de Gonzales alleged that when Ceja Alvarez opened fire, Joss pushed his husband out of the way and saved his life.
In this handout photo released by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, suspect Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez poses for a booking photo on June 2, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.
In this handout photo released by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, suspect Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez poses for a booking photo on June 2, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. Photo by Bexar County Sheriff’s Office via Getty Images /Getty Images
Alvarez was charged with murder. Court records indicate he was freed Monday on a $200,000 bond.
Ceja Alvarez’s attorney, Alfonso Otero, did not immediately return a call or an email seeking comment.
Robert Rios, a friend of Joss’, told TV station KSAT that Joss and Ceja Alvarez were neighbours and the two had argued for years.
How is Joss being remembered by friends, actors?
Actor Chris Pratt, who worked with Joss on “Parks and Recreation,” fondly remembered the actor in an Instagram story on Monday. Both actors had also appeared in 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 post, San Antonio-based Our Lady of the Lake University, Joss’ alma mater, called 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,” comedian Roy Alex Gomez, who was a friend of Joss, wrote in a Facebook post.
What to know about fatal shooting of ’King of the Hill’ actor Jonathan Joss as co-stars pay tribute
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Joss’ husband has claimed the person who killed the actor yelled 'violent homophobic slurs' before opening fire
Author of the article:Associated Press
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Juan A. Lozano
Published Jun 05, 2025 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 3 minute read
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In this image taken from video, Jonathan Joss, an actor best known for his voice work on the animated television series "King of the Hill," talks to reporters following a fire at his San Antonio, Texas, home on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Photo by KSAT /AP
HOUSTON — Investigators are looking into whether the sexual orientation of “King of the Hill” voice actor Jonathan Joss played a role in his shooting death in Texas, authorities said Thursday, walking back a previous statement about the potential motive.
Joss’ husband has claimed the person who killed the actor yelled “violent homophobic slurs” before opening fire outside his home in San Antonio on Sunday night. A day after the shooting, San Antonio police issued a statement saying they had found “no evidence whatsoever to indicate that Mr. Joss’ murder was related to his sexual orientation.”
But during a news conference on Thursday, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said the statement was “premature” and that whether Joss’ sexual orientation played a role in the shooting “is part of the investigation.”
“I will own that and simply say again that we simply shouldn’t have done that. It was way too early in the process for any statement of that nature to be issued,” McManus said.
The police chief said many in the LGBTQ+ community “are feeling anxious and concerned” after Joss’ shooting and that “a lot of it has to do with that premature statement.”
“The loss of Jonathan Joss was tragic, most heavily felt by the LGBTQ+ community,” McManus said.
Texas does not have separate hate crimes charges. But if homophobia is found to have been a motive in the shooting, that could result in a harsher sentence at trial under the state’s hate crimes law.
“We gather the facts, and we give those facts to the district attorney’s office. And then that hate crime designation is determined at sentencing,” McManus said.
The actor’s home burned down in January. Joss’ husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, has said that they were checking mail there Sunday when a man approached them, pulled out a gun and opened fire.
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Candles, flowers, and notes make up make-shift memorial for voice actor Jonathan Joss who was recently killed, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in San Antonio. Photo by Eric Gay /AP
In a statement, de Gonzales said he and Joss had previously faced harassment, much of it “openly homophobic.”
Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, who is a neighbor of Joss, is charged with murder in the shooting. Ceja Alvarez has been released on a $200,000 bond.
Ceja Alvarez’s attorney, Alfonso Otero, did not immediately return an email seeking comment Thursday.
McManus said police had been called to Joss’ home and his neighborhood about 70 times over the past two years related to “neighborhood type disturbances.”
“Sometimes (Joss) was the caller. Other times, the neighbors were calling on him,” McManus said.
In this handout photo released by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, suspect Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez poses for a booking photo on June 2, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.
In this handout photo released by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, Jonathan Joss killing suspect Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez poses for a booking photo on June 2, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. Photo by Bexar County Sheriff’s Office via Getty Images /Getty Images
The San Antonio Police Department’s mental health unit as well as a unit known as SAFFE that works with residents to help prevent crime “had extensive engagements with Mr. Joss, making repeated efforts to mediate conflicts and connect him with services that he may have needed,” McManus said.
The January fire at Joss’ home is still being reviewed by arson investigators, McManus said.
Joss lost all his belongings in the blaze and his three dogs were killed.
Actors who worked with Joss, along with friends and fans have honored Joss’ memory with tributes.
“His voice will be missed at King of the Hill, and we extend our deepest condolences to Jonathan’s friends and family,” the show’s creators and producers — Mike Judge, Greg Daniels and Saladin Patterson — said in a statement on the animated series’ Instagram page.
Jonathan Joss killing: Cops eye whether ’King of the Hill’ actor’s sexual orientation played role
Joss’ husband has claimed the person who killed the actor yelled 'violent homophobic slurs' before opening fire