Jonathan Joss is known as the voice of the character John Redcorn in the animated series KING OF THE HILL. His character left a lasting impression on fans due to his strong and representative role as a Native American character. His presence brought a unique color to the world of animation, especially since he replaced actor Victor Aaron, who passed away in 1996.
However, the personal life and career of Jonathan Joss ended tragically on June 1, 2025. He became a victim of a shooting in San Antonio, Texas, in an incident reported to have occurred due to a dispute with a neighbor. The death of the actor, who was also known as a musician, left deep sorrow in the entertainment industry.
Reports from the police and statements shared by Jonathan Joss's partner revealed a background of alleged hate in this incident. An official investigation is still ongoing, while the public and fellow artists pay tribute to his contributions to the world of acting and music.
Complete Profile of Jonathan Joss (credit: facebook/Jonathan Joss)
Jonathan Joss was born in San Antonio, Texas, and is of Spanish, Comanche, and White Mountain Apache descent. He completed his education at McCollum High School before continuing his studies at Texas State University, San Marcos, although he ultimately did not finish his education there.
He then pursued his education at San Antonio College and successfully earned a bachelor's degree in theater and speech from Our Lady of the Lake University. This educational background became the foundation for his early career journey in the world of acting.
Jonathan Joss's career began to rise when he was entrusted to voice John Redcorn in the animated series KING OF THE HILL, replacing Victor Aaron since the second season. He voiced the character until the 13th season and has even completed voice recordings for the 14th season, which will be released this year on Hulu.
In addition to the animation world, Jonathan Joss has also appeared in various television series such as PARKS AND RECREATION, RAY DONOVAN, TULSA KING, as well as films like TRUE GRIT and THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN. He played various roles that strengthen the representation of Native American culture in popular media.
Full Profile of Jonathan Joss (credit: facebook/Jonathan Joss)
The shooting occurred on Sunday night, June 1, 2025, at around 7 PM local time. Police found Jonathan Joss lying by the road with serious gunshot wounds after receiving reports of the shooting from nearby residents. Although officers immediately provided emergency medical assistance, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The shooter was known to have fled in a vehicle but was apprehended just one block from the scene. According to a TMZ report, the shooter was identified as a neighbor of Jonathan Joss, and the incident was triggered by a prior dispute.
Jonathan Joss's partner, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, stated in a social media post that they had experienced harassment and homophobic threats for over two years. He revealed that their house had even been burned down by individuals who did not accept their relationship.
In his statement, Tristan recounted that at the time of the incident, they had gone to the burned-down house to retrieve mail. There, they found the skull of their beloved dog and experienced emotional distress.
While they were crying, a man approached and hurled insults, then fired a weapon. Tristan mentioned that Jonathan Joss had pushed him to save his life.
Complete Profile of Jonathan Joss (credit: facebook/Jonathan Joss)
Before his passing, Jonathan Joss had completed the voice work for the character John Redcorn in the second episode of the 14th season of KING OF THE HILL, which will air on Hulu in August 2025. He is also likely to appear in several subsequent episodes that have already been recorded.
The creators of the series, Mike Judge, Greg Daniels, and Saladin Patterson, expressed that Jonathan Joss's voice will be greatly missed in upcoming productions of the series. They also extended their heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones for the loss of such an important figure in the voice cast of the series.
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