Jonathan Joss, best known as the voice behind John Redcorn in the hit animated series King of the Hill, was fatally shot in San Antonio, Texas, in an incident his husband claims was a homophobic hate crime. Authorities confirmed the 59-year-old actor was found wounded on the side of Dorsey Drive on Sunday, 1 June 2025.
Despite life-saving efforts by local police, Joss was pronounced dead at the scene when paramedics arrived. While officials have yet to confirm the motive, Joss's husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, has publicly accused the shooter of carrying out a targeted attack rooted in hate.
