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Canberra Times
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- Automotive
- Canberra Times
2025 Jeep Gladiator price and specs: Only one variant left, but it's cheaper than before
The ute – Jeep's first since the Comanche, never sold here, exited production in 1992 – was launched here in 2020. It's closely related to the Wrangler, though it has never been offered with the V8 and plug-in hybrid powertrains available in the SUV in the US.
Express Tribune
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Chris Pratt mourns Jonathan Joss death after Parks and Recreation co-star fatally shot in San Antonio
Actor Chris Pratt has paid tribute to his Parks and Recreation co-star Jonathan Joss following news of the actor's death in a fatal shooting in San Antonio, Texas. Joss, best known for portraying Chief Ken Hotate in five episodes of the NBC sitcom between 2011 and 2015, was pronounced dead at the scene on Sunday, June 1. He was 59. Chris Pratt reacts to the loss of 'Parks and Recreation' co-star Jonathan Joss: 'Damn. RIP Jonathan. Always a kind dude. He played Ken Hotate in Parks and was also in Mag 7. Sad to see. Prayers up. Hug your loved ones.' — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) June 3, 2025 Joss was also widely recognized for voicing John Redcorn on the long-running animated series King of the Hill. In addition to their work on Parks and Recreation, Pratt and Joss appeared together in the 2016 film The Magnificent Seven, where Joss played an exiled Comanche warrior and Pratt was one of the titular Seven. Reacting to the news, Pratt shared a message on his Instagram Story: 'Damn. RIP Jonathan. Always such a kind dude. He played Ken Hotate in Parks and was also in Mag 7. Sad to see. Prayers up. Hug your loved ones.' Nick Offerman, who played Ron Swanson on Parks and Recreation, also reflected on the loss, telling People magazine: 'The cast has been texting together about it all day and we're just heartbroken. Jonathan was such a sweet guy and we loved having him as our Chief Ken Hotate. A terrible tragedy.' Joss's husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, claimed in a Facebook post that the couple had been subjected to ongoing homophobic harassment in their neighborhood, including threats and a house fire. He alleged they had received repeated warnings that their home would be set on fire. However, the San Antonio Police Department stated there is currently 'no evidence to indicate Mr. Joss' murder was related to his sexual orientation.' As the investigation continues, friends and colleagues are remembering Joss for his kindness and significant contributions to television and film.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Always such a kind dude..." Chris Pratt remembers Jonathan Joss after his tragic death
Actor Jonathan Joss, best known for his role as Chief Ken Hotate in 'Parks and Recreation,' passed away at the age of 59. Actor Jonathan Joss , best known for his role as Chief Ken Hotate in 'Parks and Recreation,' passed away at the age of 59. Chris Pratt , who worked with Joss on both 'Parks and Recreation' and 'The Magnificent Seven,' paid tribute to him on Instagram. He wrote, "Damn. RIP Jonathan. Always such a kind dude. Sad to see. Prayers up. Hug your loved ones." Joss played the role of Chief Ken Hotate, the leader of the fictional Wamapoke Tribe, in the popular sitcom. He also appeared as Denali, an exiled Comanche warrior, alongside Pratt in the 2016 Western film The Magnificent Seven. Fellow Parks and Recreation actor Nick Offerman also expressed his sadness. "The cast has been texting together about it all day and we're just heartbroken." "Jonathan was such a sweet guy and we loved having him as our Chief Ken Hotate. A terrible tragedy," Offerman added. According to San Antonio police, Joss died in a shooting on Saturday, Variety reported. He was 59. San Antonio officers were dispatched to a shooting in progress at a home on Sunday night around 7 p.m. When they arrived at the scene, they "found Joss near the road after he was shot multiple times." The officers attempted life-saving measures until medics arrived, but Joss was pronounced dead at the scene. The shooter fled in a vehicle but was detained by officers a block away and booked for murder. Joss voiced John Redcorn from Season 2 through Season 13 of "King of the Hill" and already recorded lines for the upcoming revival of the popular animated series. He took over the role from original actor Victor Aaron after he died in 1996 in a car accident, as per Variety. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
RTÉ News
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
King of the Hill and Parks and Rec actor shot dead
Jonathan Joss, best known for voicing John Redcorn in King of the Hill and appearing in Parks and Recreation, has died after being shot near his former home in San Antonio, Texas. He was 59. San Antonio police said officers responded to a shooting report at around 7pm on Sunday. Joss was found wounded near the street and was pronounced dead at the scene despite emergency efforts. A suspect, named by authorities as Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Joss's husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, has alleged the shooting was a homophobic hate crime, stating the couple were targeted while visiting the site of their former home, which had burned down earlier this year. Gonzales said the pair were grieving the discovery of their deceased dog's remains when they were confronted and Joss was shot. In a statement posted on Facebook, Gonzales said: "Jonathan and I had no weapons. We were not threatening anyone. We were grieving. When the man fired, Jonathan pushed me out of the way. He saved my life." However, police said their investigation had "found no evidence to indicate that Mr Joss's murder was related to his sexual orientation," though added that they are continuing to examine all aspects of the case. Joss voiced John Redcorn for over a dozen seasons of King of the Hill, and also portrayed Chief Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation. He had recently attended the ATX Television Festival in Austin, where the upcoming King of the Hill revival was discussed. Tributes have been paid by former co-stars and creators. Nick Offerman, who starred in Parks and Recreatio n, said: "Jonathan was such a sweet guy and we loved having him as our Chief Ken Hotate. A terrible tragedy." King of the Hill creators Mike Judge, Greg Daniels and Saladin Patterson said: "Jonathan Joss brought John Redcorn to life for over a dozen seasons, including in the upcoming revival. His voice will be missed at King of the Hill." Joss, who was of Comanche and White Mountain Apache heritage, also appeared in films including Lone Ranger and Comanche Moon.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chris Pratt Remembers Late Costar Jonathan Joss After His Sudden Death: ‘Hug Your Loved Ones'
Jonathan Joss was allegedly shot and killed by his neighbor in San Antonio on Sunday, June 1 Joss' husband claims that before the actor's death, he and Joss were "harassed" by their "homophobic" neighbors Joss' castmates, including Parks and Recreation star Chris Pratt, are paying tribute to the late actorChris Pratt is remembering his fellow Parks and Recreation actor Jonathan Joss. Joss was allegedly shot and killed during a dispute at his San Antonio property on Sunday, June 1. He was 59. Pratt, 45, paid tribute with an Instagram Stories message on Monday, June 2, when he posted a photo of Joss' obituary, which featured an image of Joss as Chief Ken Hotate on the NBC sitcom. Joss appeared in a recurring role as the leader of the fictional Native American Wamapoke Tribe. Pratt also pointed out that Joss acted with him in The Magnificent Seven, a 2016 remake of the classic 1960 Western. Joss portrayed Denali, an exiled Comanche warrior. Pratt starred as Joshua Faraday. 'Damn. RIP Jonathan. Always such a kind dude,' Pratt wrote in his Instagram Stories. 'Sad to see. Prayers up. Hug your loved ones.' Ahead of Pratt's tribute, Parks and Recreation star Nick Offerman told PEOPLE, "The cast has been texting together about it all day and we're just heartbroken." 'Jonathan was such a sweet guy and we loved having him as our Chief Ken Hotate. A terrible tragedy," Offerman continued. Joss spent five years on the popular sitcom, which also starred Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Aubrey Plaza, Adam Scott, Aziz Ansari and Rob Lowe. PEOPLE confirmed on Sunday morning that the King of the Hill voice actor died at age 59 after being shot by his neighbor, Sigfredo Alvarez Cejam. According to police, authorities responded to a shooting in progress at around 7 p.m., where they found Joss lying 'near the roadway.' They attempted to administer 'life saving measures' while waiting for EMS, but Joss was pronounced dead at the scene when paramedics arrived. Cejam, 56, fled in a vehicle and was detained shortly after. He has been booked for murder, and the investigation is still ongoing, per police. Joss' husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, claimed he was present when the incident took place in a lengthy post on Joss' Facebook page. In the statement, Gonzales alleged their house had burned down three months prior 'after over two years of threats' that allegedly went unaddressed by law enforcement. 'Throughout that time we were harassed regularly by individuals who made it clear they did not accept our relationship,' he shared. 'Much of the harassment was openly homophobic.' According to Gonzales, he and Joss went to the property to get their mail when they saw the skull of one of their dogs out in the open, causing them "severe emotional distress." 'We began yelling and crying in response to the pain of what we saw," he alleged. "While we were doing this a man approached us. He started yelling violent homophobic slurs at us. He then raised a gun from his lap and fired.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. He continued: '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.' 'I was with him when he passed. I told him how much he was loved. To everyone who supported him, his fans, his friends, know that he valued you deeply. He saw you as family. My focus now is on protecting Jonathan's legacy and honoring the life we built together," Gonzales wrote. PEOPLE reached out to the San Antonio Police Department for comment. Read the original article on People
