Celebrity Philanthropy

The best of August 8th, 2023

Johnny Hardwick was an American voice actor, comedian, writer, producer, and YouTuber. He was best known as the voice of Dale Gribble in the animated American television show King of the Hill.

Hardwick died on August 8, 2023, at the age of 59. He had been battling cancer for several years.

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Here are some of his amazing achievements:

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He was the first stand-up comedian to appear on The Jon Stewart Show.

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– He won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program in 1999 for his work on King of the Hill.

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He was a founding member of the comedy troupe Capitol Steps, which performs political satire.

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He was a regular guest on the podcast Nerdist.

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He was a co-founder of the website Nerdist Industries, which produces podcasts, videos, and other content for fans of science fiction, fantasy, and pop culture.

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