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Johnny Hardwick, the actor known for voicing the conspiracy-obsessed Dale Gribble on Fox's "King of the Hill," has died. He was 64.
Hector Nieto from the medical examiner's office in Austin, Texas, confirmed Hardwick's death to USA TODAY. Police made an urgent welfare check and found Hardwick dead in his Austin home Tuesday, according to the Austin police public information office. No foul play is suspected, and a cause of death is pending per the coroner’s investigation.
"Johnny Hardwick was an incredibly beloved member of the 'King of the Hill' family, 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," 20th Television Animation and Hulu said in a statement to USA TODAY Thursday. "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."