'King of the Hill' Actor Killed Husband Claims Homophobia Fueled Shooting Murder
Jonathan Joss, the voice actor who portrayed John Redcorn on the animated TV show "King of the Hill," was killed by a gunman on his own property ... and now Joss' husband has released a statement online, detailing the deadly event, and leveling an accusation of homophobia against a neighbor Joss reportedly had an ongoing dispute with for years.
Tristan Kern de Gonzales posted on Joss' Facebook page midday Monday, and described how his husband was tragically shot in front of him at the site of their burned home in San Antonio Sunday night ... and his story seems to match up with what we earlier heard from neighbors on the block.
Gonzales said he and Joss had gone to the location of the once-standing abode to retrieve some mail ... we heard earlier the mail included a check related to the house fire.
'King Of The Hill' Voice Actor Shot to Death In San Antonio ... During Argument With Neighbor
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8:41 AM PT -- San Antonio PD tells TMZ ... Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja was arrested and charged with murder. Bond has been set at $200K.
Actor Jonathan Joss -- best known for his work in the animated series "King of the Hill" -- has died after being shot by a neighbor in Texas, TMZ has learned.
According to the San Antonio Police Dept. and eyewitnesses ... Joss got into a heated argument with his neighbor at a house on the city's south side Sunday night -- leading to a bloody confrontation.
Police say the unidentified neighbor whipped out a gun and pumped several bullets into the actor before fleeing in a vehicle. Officers responded to a call of a shooting in progress and received a description of the car.
Dr. Leslie Dobson You Don't Know Anything About Abuse Victims, Bill!!!
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Bill Maher is ignorant about what abuse victims face, and his recent Cassie commentary makes him look foolish ... so says a prominent forensic psychologist.
We spoke with Dr. Leslie Dobson -- a mental health expert and influencer -- on "TMZ Live" Monday ... and, we asked her about Bill calling out Cassie over the weekend for not leaving Diddy, despite the alleged abuse she faced, because he thinks she wanted stardom.
Dr. Dobson came out firing at the talk show host ... saying Bill doesn't understand the manipulations Cassie had to deal with -- like allegedly agreeing to let a male escort urinate in her mouth to keep her mogul boyfriend happy.
'King Of The Hill' Actor Killed Long, Bitter History With Neighbor Accused of Pulling Trigger
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A popular "King of the Hill" voice actor was shot dead Sunday night, allegedly by a neighbor after a fiery dispute, and it seems tensions between the two men had been building for years ... TMZ has learned.
Jonathan Joss -- the actor best known for voicing John Redcorn on the popular animated FOX sitcom -- was shot and killed on his Texas property, allegedly by Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, who is now in police custody.
Neighbors on the San Antonio block where the shooting occurred tell TMZ ... Joss' home burned down in February, but he returned Sunday to collect a victim's fire fund check. While there, he found the skeleton of one of his dogs killed in the fire, and it sent him into a rage -- he started yelling at anyone he saw in the area.
Phil Robertson New 'Duck Dynasty' Says Goodbye ... Sweet Clip Added to Episode
Phil Robertson may be gone, but the team behind "Duck Dynasty" is keeping his memory alive ... paying tribute to him during an episode of the new revival show.
The Robertson family patriarch -- who passed away just a week ago -- will appear in archival footage from the premiere episode of "Duck Dynasty: The Revival."
The clip shows Phil listening to an impassioned speech from his son, Willie, who asks for the elder Robertson's thoughts.
'boardwalk empire' actor devin harjes dead at 41
Devin Harjes, best known for his role on "Boardwalk Empire" is dead.
According to Devin's obituary, he died on May 27 at Mount Sinai West Hospital in New York. The Hollywood Reporter reported he died after a brief battle with cancer.
He began his career in Texas theater before moving to New York. He was best known for playing Jack Dempsey on the HBO series. He also played roles on shows such as "Gotham," "Orange is the New Black," "Daredevil," "Elementary," "Blue Bloods," "FBI," and "Manifest."
netflix tudum 2025 major star power!!! gaga, affleck, ortega
Netflix’s biggest night of the year delivered a spectacle fit for the streaming giant’s global fandom bringing together A-list stars and showstopping performances.
Sofia Carson hosted Netflix's Tudum 2025: The Live Event at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Saturday night. The fan-first celebration blended entertainment with big moments, giving fans a sneak peek into Netflix’s most anticipated upcoming projects.
The event wasn't short on star power -- major A-listers were on hand for the event including Lady Gaga, Kerry Washington, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Adam Sandler, Jenna Ortega, and Mia Goth.
'Survivor' Alec Merlino Mike White Has A Good Shot ... To Outlast Everyone on 'Survivor' Season 50!!!
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"The White Lotus" mastermind Mike White might just outwit and outlast everyone on the milestone 50th season of "Survivor" -- at least according to former contestant Alec Merlino, who says Mike’s got the brains, and the game, to take it all!
Merlino -- who played alongside Mike in S37 before landing a role as hotel staffer Hutch on the HBO hit show -- says it actually took him a minute to clock just how sharp Mike’s gameplay was, 'cause his secret weapon first time around was all about letting everyone underestimate him.
Catch the clip -- Alec dives deeper into it, saying now that Mike’s a full-blown star, he’s got a new kind of edge.
Brooke Shields 60 Trips Around the Sun ... Even More Hot Shots!!!
Brooke Shields is celebrating a milestone birthday ... and, she's put out a milestone number of smokin' snaps over the years!
The supermodel turned the big 6-0 Saturday ... and, she's still drawing eyes and dropping jaws -- whether on the stage or in her red carpet best.
Check out this pic of Shields flashing a grin, her sequined top glittering -- there's no doubt she's always camera-ready.
Hailee Steinfeld & Josh Allen Coming Up with the Perfect Play ... Straight Run to the Altar!!!
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Hailee Steinfeld's practicing with Josh Allen ... no, they're not running routes on the gridiron -- they're rehearsing for their luxurious wedding!
The actress/singer and her footballin' fiancé were spotted standing on the altar together Friday ... Hailee wearing a short white dress and flashing a huge grin for the assembled crowd.
Allen's not taking the chance of getting sunburnt in the California heat ... holding up an umbrella to keep from burning up out there.
Actress Renée Victor Dead at 86 ... Starred in Pixar's 'Coco,' TV Show 'Weeds'
Renée Victor -- a veteran actress best known for her voice work -- has died ... TMZ has confirmed.
Victor's agency confirmed the news ... telling us she passed away Friday night surrounded by family at her home in Sherman Oaks, California after a battle with lymphoma.
Renée's daughters Raquel and Margo released a statement which noted that their mom was loved by so many people around the world ... adding those who knew her will always cherish her memory.
Farrah Abraham 'Teen Mom' Days Are Far Behind Me ... But Hot Shots Show I'm Aging Like Fine Wine!!!
Farrah Abraham's celebrating another year around the sun ... and, we've compiled the hottest shots to commemorate her special day.
Abraham turned 34 Saturday -- far removed from her "Teen Mom" days -- and, while she's not doing the reality show anymore, she still catches eyes with her fiery pics.
Check out FA stunning in a leggy purple dress ... with a mesh top revealing her can't-miss cleavage underneath.
Honey Boo Boo Here Comes A Hot Take ... Prison Aged Julie Chrisley!!!
Honey Boo Boo's not holding back about her thoughts on the Chrisleys -- including commenting on how prison changed the matriarch, Julie.
The Chrisleys are free and fellow reality star Honey Boo Boo has some opinions✌️
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Alana Thompson -- the reality star better known by her childhood moniker -- chatted with Page Six about Todd and Julie Chrisley's presidential pardons ... and, while she's not knocking President Donald Trump's decision to free them, she's not holding back about their appearances either.
Specifically, HBB mentions Julie Chrisley's gray hair -- spotted in the first pics taken of her since her release ... and, she admits Julie's looking a lot older than when she went into the joint.
Sydney Sweeney I'm Euphoric About Single Life ... First Time Addressing Split Publicly
Sydney Sweeney's not sitting at home pining for Jonathan Davino ... she says she's painting the town red with pals in her first public comments since the shocking split.
The actress spoke with the UK-based publication The Times ... and, she was asked if she was still planning her wedding -- even though myriad reports came out in the last few months confirming she and her restaurateur fiancé were through.
She confirmed she isn't -- and admitted she was single when asked about it in a follow-up ... but, don't go sprinting to her DMs just yet fellas, 'cause Sweeney says she's enjoying life without a partner.
Bill Maher Cassie Could Have Left Diddy ... But There Was Something in It for Her
Diddy's defense team may just play Bill Maher's closing argument to the jury ... because the way he sees it, Cassie had an option to leave but she decided to stick around.
The 'Real Time' host was blunt ... he says women now have options they never had before. Abusers are now going to prison, cops are listening to them, and they are emboldened. As Maher puts it, the solution is simple ... "If you're being abused, you've got to leave right away."
He acknowledges Diddy's a bad guy who should be behind bars, but not necessarily for his relationship with Cassie. Bill ticks off various texts from Cassie to Diddy in which she talks about being down for freak offs, calling it "enthusiastic consent."
And then Bill goes deep into defense territory, saying Cassie was getting something out of her relationship with Diddy so it was her choice to stay ... "If you want a #1 album on the charts so bad, you'll take a #1 to the face, and some of that's on you."
Yeah, he said it out loud, and it's clearly gonna piss off lots of people.
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'M*A*S*H' Actress Loretta Swit Dead at Age 87
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Actress Loretta Swit -- best known for playing the character Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on the long-running sitcom "M*A*S*H" -- died today, TMZ has learned.
Swit's publicist, Harlan Boll, tells TMZ … the two spoke last night, and she seemed fine. Boll said Swit died Friday inside her NYC apartment -- she was found at 10 AM by her maid.
Swit was pronounced dead at noon, according to Boll. No cause of death has been confirmed, but Boll says they believe she died from natural causes.