King of the Hill Revival Pays Tribute to Jonathan Joss After His Death

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King of the Hill is giving a beloved character an appropriate send off.

Two months following the tragic shooting death of actor Jonathan Joss, who was known for voicing John Redcorn on the show, the series paid an emotional tribute in the last episode of the season 14 revival. This tribute was added after his demise, as the revival had been ongoing before his passing.

At the outset of the show, John shares some of his unique red corn with Hank and companions Dale, Bill, and Jeff. He regrets that his business, John Redcorn’s Farm-Grown Red Corn, is being affected by a wild hog invasion on his land. Later in the episode, Hank pledges to assist John in managing this issue, and as the show concludes, Hank and his friends successfully capture the intruding pigs.

At the end, John informs Peggy and Hank that his business is expected to achieve an operating profit margin of 38% now that he’s no longer dealing with wild hogs. In response, The Hills couple decides to put their money into John’s company, ensuring his prosperity in the future.

Before the end, the television series “King of the Hill” paid tribute to Jonathan by displaying a heartfelt dedication in his memory. The tribute also showed an image pairing the actor and his on-screen character side by side.

Two months following the fatal shooting of Jonathan by his neighbor during a heated dispute on June 1st, as confirmed by the Dan Antonio Police Department and eyewitness accounts, the perpetrator reportedly fired multiple shots from a vehicle before fleeing the scene, according to police reports shared with TMZ. The day after the incident, Sigfredo Alvarez-Cega was apprehended in relation to the crime, charged with murder, and held on a $200,000 bail.

Beyond his role as John Redcorn in “King of the Hill,” starting from its second season and lasting until its conclusion in 2009, Jonathan additionally embodied the character of Ken Hotate, a Wamapoke tribal elder, in “Parks and Recreation.

It was a role that Jonathan always looked back on fondly.

In a joking manner, Ken Hotate compared himself to the character ‘The Wolf’ from Pulp Fiction in 2014, telling My San Antonio, “When trouble arises, that’s who you reach out to.

Expressing it another way, he mentioned it was a “wish come true” to collaborate with actress Amy Poehler: “It feels just like being beside Lucille Ball.

After the demise of Jonathan, Chris Pratt – a fellow resident of Pawnee – posted a heartfelt tribute in memory of the deceased actor.

It’s sad to say, but farewell, Jonathan. He was always so kind-hearted, isn’t he? Let’s take this moment to hold our loved ones close and offer them support.

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2025-08-05 18:17