How did 'King of the Hill' honor Jonathan Joss after his death? Revival includes onscreen tribute

Jonathan Joss, known for voicing John Redcorn on King of the Hill, died on June 1, 2025. He was 59 years old. Joss was shot and killed in San Antonio, Texas.

His death came just months before the animated series released its revival season. King of the Hill returned with Season 14 on Hulu after 15 years off air. The revival included a special tribute to honor Joss.

Episode 10 of the new season ends with an onscreen message. It reads:

“In Loving Memory... JONATHAN JOSS.”

This tribute appears with two images, one of John Redcorn and the other of Joss holding a dog.

The circumstances around Jonathan Joss' death

Jonathan was killed on June 1, 2025, near his home in San Antonio. Police found him lying near the street with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to People Magazine in a report published on August 4, 2025.

A neighbor, Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. Police said Alvarez admitted to the shooting. He was later released on a $200,000 bond.

Joss’ husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, called the murder a hate crime. He said the couple had faced harassment and homophobic slurs. The San Antonio Police first said the crime was not related to Joss' s*xual orientation, but the police chief later changed that statement during a press conference.

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Jonathan Joss’ legacy and work

Jonathan was known for his role as John Redcorn. He also played Chief Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation. His other work included roles in Tulsa King, Ray Donovan, and True Grit.

Joss joined King of the Hill after Victor Aaron’s passing. He continued the role until the series ended. He was also set to return in the Hulu revival.

His passing left fans and colleagues shocked. The onscreen tribute gave them a moment to remember his work and character. Season 14 of the King of the Hill animated series revival airs after 15 years since the end of the original.

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Jonathan made a lasting impact through his voice work on King of the Hill. His death came just before the revival aired. The show chose to honor him with a simple tribute at the end of its final episode. While fans may no longer hear his voice, his work and legacy continue to live on.

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