The show I used to sneak past my mom, King of the Hill, was unlike anything else I watched during my childhood. Watching it always gave me a secret thrill, like I was up to something forbidden when I turned it on. Yet, despite this, I found myself irresistibly drawn to it. It seems that many others who grew up as nerds, like myself, share this feeling, judging by the enthusiasm of our readers about the upcoming King of the Hill revival.
Unfortunately, the news of Jonathan Joss, the voice actor for John Redcorn on King of the Hill, and its revival, being killed in a fatal shooting left me heartbroken. However, as more information about his death emerged, the details only grew more tragic and harrowing.
Following the announcement of Jonathan Joss’ passing, his partner, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, posted a heartfelt and poignant message, detailing that, although it is yet to be confirmed officially, Joss’ death may have been due to a hate-motivated incident.
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Statement from Tristan Kern de Gonzales
Husband of Jonathan Joss
At our old residence, my spouse Jonathan Joss and I experienced a shooting incident while retrieving our mail. Regrettably, this house had been torched about two years prior, following numerous warnings from local residents who vowed to burn it down. We made repeated reports of these threats to the authorities, but no action was taken.
During that period, we often faced hostile behavior from people who clearly disapproved of our romantic partnership. A significant portion of this hostility was overtly discriminatory towards same-sex relationships.
Upon revisiting the location to collect our emails, we stumbled upon our pet dog’s skull and harness conspicuously displayed. This sight deeply affected us emotionally. Consequently, we both started shouting and crying due to the intense sorrow we felt at the scene.
As we were engaged, a man came up to us, began shouting abusive words against homosexuality, grew aggressive, and subsequently pulled out a firearm hidden in his lap, discharging it.
Jonathan and I were unarmed, posing no threat to anyone. Instead, we were deeply mourning. We stood together, shoulder to shoulder. However, when the man opened fire, Jonathan swiftly shoved me aside, thereby safeguarding my life.
My spouse, Jonathan, has showered me with an abundance of love during our relationship that surpasses what many experience. At the time, we were freshly married and chose Valentine’s Day to seal our union. As we journeyed forward together, we found ourselves on the hunt for a trailer and mapping out our future plans.
He was murdered by someone who could not stand the sight of two men loving each other.
I was with him when he passed. I told him how much he was loved.
For those who stood by him, his supporters, his companions – understand this, he held each one of you in high regard. In his eyes, you were not just acquaintances, but part of his extended family.
My focus now is on protecting Jonathan’s legacy and honoring the life we built together.
If your focus is on how someone handled trauma, the volume at which they share experiences of injustice, or their response to being overlooked by authorities, it suggests that your care for my husband was not genuine.
Jonathan saved my life. I will carry that forward. I will protect what he built.
Tristan Kern de Gonzales
It’s challenging to find words to express the profound sadness these events have caused. The heartless act detailed earlier is difficult to comprehend. We are in awe of Tristan Kern de Gonzales for his courage in speaking openly about Jonathan Joss’ death and the circumstances that led to it. There seems to be no justice or reason behind what happened to this loving couple, who were merely expressing their love freely and proudly, without any wrongdoing.
After the alleged hate crime, Kern de Gonzales primarily requested that we recall Jonathan’s legacy and uphold his life’s work. On the show “King of the Hill,” Jonathan Joss brought to life a seldom seen Native American character, thus paying tribute to his own heritage as a man of Comanche and Apache lineage. He graced TV movies and series such as “Walker, Texas Ranger,” “Friday Night Lights,” “The League,” “Ray Donovan,” “In Plain Sight,” and “Parks & Recreation.
You’ll get to hear his voice one more time when the revival of “King of the Hill” airs. The creators, Mike Judge, Greg Daniels, and Saladin Patterson, shared that Jonathan Joss, who played ‘John Redcorn’ for over a dozen seasons including the upcoming revival, has passed away. They expressed their sadness, saying his voice will be missed on “King of the Hill,” and extended their heartfelt condolences to Jonathan’s friends and family.
Ultimately, it’s important to keep both the reality of the events leading to Jonathan Joss’ passing and the lovely memory of his life in our minds. Farewell, Jonathan Joss, may you rest in peace.
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2025-06-03 18:03