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‘King of the Hill' Actor Reportedly Shot to Death
Jonathan Joss, best known for his roles on King of the Hill and Parks and Recreation, was reportedly shot and killed over the weekend.
Joss, 59, who voiced the character John Redcorn on the popular FOX cartoon for 13 seasons, got into an argument with a neighbor that turned deadly, according to TMZ.
"According to San Antonio PD and eyewitnesses ... Joss got into a heated argument with his neighbor at a house on the city's south side Sunday night -- leading to a bloody confrontation," TMZ wrote.
"Police say the unidentified neighbor whipped out a gun and pumped several bullets into the actor before fleeing in a vehicle. Officers responded to a call of a shooting in progress and received a description of the car."
Officers were able to corral the suspect at a nearby location and take him into custody. Meanwhile, despite the best efforts of responding paramedics, Joss died.
The incident remains under investigation.
Sadly, his tragic and seemingly senseless death was the culmination of a tough 2025 for Joss.
In January, the longtime actor lost his home and all of his possessions in a house fire. Joss discussed the fire in a social media post in April, shortly after he was not invited to a King of the Hill event, a snub that Joss admitted crushed him.
"Not long ago, I lost the home I grew up in burned to the ground. Everything I owned… gone. My memories, my keepsakes, and most painfully, all of my dogs. My companions, my family, my comfort in this world lost in the flames," Joss said. "I've been rebuilding, piece by piece, soul by soul. And while this latest heartbreak stings, I want to take a moment to thank you my fans, my friends, and my family of followers.
"You've been the ones to lift me up, to remind me of the impact I've made, and to carry me through some of the darkest days of my life. Your love means more than I can ever say."
Rest in peace, Jonathan.
'King of the Hill' Actor Reportedly Shot to Death first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 2, 2025
