King of the Hill pays final tribute to Jonathan Joss! A special tribute was shown in the final episode after the murder.
A star who was suddenly lost
The revival season 14 of King of the Hill on Hulu released on August 4, 2025 with a full 10 episodes.
But there was also a deep sadness hidden amidst this happiness.
The final episode paid a special tribute to Jonathan Joss, who was shot and killed on June 1, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 59.
How was the tribute paid?
At the end of the 10th episode, a screen reads “In Loving Memory… JONATHAN JOSS”.
In this tribute, pictures of Joss and his King of the Hill character, John Redcorn, were shown side by side.
Seeing this, the eyes of the fans became moist.
Circumstances of the tragic death
San Antonio police received a call at around 7 pm on June 1.
When they arrived at the scene, they found Joss “lying on the side of the road”.
Efforts to save his life failed and he was declared dead on the spot.
Her neighbor, Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, was arrested for first-degree murder and later released on a $200,000 bond.
Family statement and hate crime allegations
Joss’s husband Tristan Kern de Gonzales—whom Joss married on Valentine’s Day 2025—says the murder was a hate crime.
He claims Joss had been facing homophobic harassment for years.
The San Antonio Police Department previously said the killing was not related to Joss’s sexual orientation, but later backtracked on that claim.
The end of a great career
Jonathan Joss had voiced John Redcorn since Season 3, when Victor Arron died in 1996. He had recorded all of his dialogue for Season 14.
He was also known for his role in Parks and Recreation and appeared in films such as Tulsa King, Ray Donovan, True Grit and The Magnificent Seven.
A legacy that will live on
Jonathan’s death has shocked not just the King of the Hill family but the entire entertainment world.
But his voice, his talent and his contributions as John Redcorn will always be remembered.
Summary:
The final episode of King of the Hill paid tribute to Jonathan Joss, who was murdered in June 2025. His husband says it was a hate crime. His legacy as the voice of John Redcorn will live on forever.