He had not completed recording the new season at the time of his death.
No foul play is suspected, and a cause of death is pending per the coroners investigation.
His voice gave life to one of our most iconic characters, and he will be truly missed.
Johnny HardwickFacebook/20th Century Fox
Other voice actors on the series are Stephen Root, Lauren Tom and Ashley Gardner.
Born John Michael Hardwick in Austin, the actor got his start in local stand-up comedy in 1990.
Hed eventually make appearances onThe Jon Stewart Showand at L.A.s The Laugh Factory and the Montreal Comedy Festival.
Hardwick was credited as a producer and writer ofKing of the Hillduring the early Fox seasons.
Since the original run ofKing of the Hillended, Hardwick had launched his own popular YouTube channel.
Saladin Patterson will join the production as an executive producer and showrunner.
Denise Petski contributed to this report.
