The Texan stand-up comic was also a writer and producer on the series.
Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos:j ohnny hardwick youtube, EverettKing of the Hill,, Hardwick was found dead in his Texas home during a welfare check on Tuesday, August 8. No cause has been given.
A born and raised Texan, Hardwick was a stand-up comic who frequented Dallas and Austin venues before appearing on series likeAfter meeting Greg Daniels and Mike Judge at a gig in Los Angeles, Hardwick joined them to help createfirst as a staff writer, until they gave him the role of Hank’s friend and Joseph’s father, paranoid gun-nut Dale Gribble. Hardwick voiced Dale from 1997 to 2010 in all but one of the show’s 259 episodes. He also produced, wrote, and story edited on the series.
An official statement from 20th Television Animation and Hulu reads, “Johnny Hardwick was an incredibly beloved member of thefamily, whose tremendous talent, brilliant humor and friendship will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to work with him over the past 25 years. Our deepest condolences go out to his friends and family as we mourn the loss of one of the animation greats. His voice gave life to one of our most iconic characters, and he will be truly missed.
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