King of the Hill and Cyberpunk 2077 Voice Actor Jonathan Joss Killed by Neighbor

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Summary

  • Voice actor Jonathan Joss tragically shot and killed by a neighbor outside his home.
  • Joss left a legacy in voice acting with roles in King of the Hill, The Walking Dead, and more.
  • Joss had completed some recordings for the new King of the Hill series before his passing.

It is with sad news that we report the passing of Jonathan Joss, the talented voice actor who gave life to characters in games such as Cyberpunk 2077, The Walking Dead: Michonne, and TV series King of the Hill. Regrettably, it appears that the voice actor for Cyberpunk 2077 was fatally shot by a neighbor outside his residence.

In 1994, Jonathan Joss began his journey in film and TV, and later, in 1998, he was chosen to voice the recurring character John Redcorn on the show “King of the Hill”. Although he’s worked less in video games, he has contributed his vocal skills to titles like “Red Dead Redemption”, “Days Gone”, and some characters in “Cyberpunk 2077”, among others.

Recently, it’s been confirmed that Jonathan Joss, aged 59, died after an unfortunate incident with his neighbor in San Antonio, Texas. According to reports, Joss was fatally shot outside his residence by his neighbor, who then turned himself in to the authorities. Upon arrival, San Antonio police attempted resuscitation efforts, but sadly, Joss was declared dead upon the arrival of emergency medical services. The suspect, Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, is now in custody, charged with first-degree murder, and his bail has been set at $200,000. Although the exact motives for the shooting remain unknown, Joss’ husband has stated that the incident may have been a hate crime motivated by homophobia.

Jonathan Joss Leaves Behind Voice Acting Legacy

Jonathon Joss is likely a familiar face or voice to many, even if they didn’t recognize him as the actor behind some of their favorite shows and video games. He has played recurring roles on television series like “Parks and Recreation,” made appearances in shows such as “Walker, Texas Ranger,” “Ray Donovan,” and most recently, “Tulsa King.” In the gaming world, he’s lent his voice to unnamed NPCs in “Red Dead Redemption,” John Fairbanks in “The Walking Dead: Michonne,” Alkai Turner in “Days Gone,” Payaso Wannabe in “Wasteland 3,” and Ripperdoc Robert Rainwater in “Cyberpunk 2077.

Despite the sadness that fans are feeling following his death, it’s expected that there will be one project showcasing Joss’ voice released posthumously. The popular animated series “King of the Hill” is making a comeback, and it was reported that Joss had already recorded some lines for the revival. Just two days before his passing, he joined other “King of the Hill” cast members at the ATX TV Festival in Austin to promote the new season. However, it’s unclear if he finished recording all his lines or if another voice actor will be needed to complete the character’s role during the series. Regrettably, this isn’t the first time “King of the Hill” fans have had to deal with a cast member’s passing, as Johnny Hardwick, who voiced Dale, also passed away after contributing to the reboot’s recordings.

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2025-06-03 04:14