On Monday, the death of Jonathan Joss, voice actor from King of the Hill, was announced. He was murdered this past Sunday, June 1, in San Antonio, Texas. The news was shared by his husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales. Here’s everything we know so far.
How did Jonathan Joss die?
The actor was the victim of a fatal shooting. According to the police report, authorities responded to an emergency call reporting gunfire around 7 p.m. Upon arrival, they found Jonathan Joss lying near the roadside with serious injuries. Although officers attempted to administer first aid while waiting for medical services, paramedics who arrived shortly after pronounced him dead at the scene.
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Shortly afterward, police located and arrested the suspected shooter, identified as 56-year-old Sigfredo Álvarez Cejam, who had reportedly fled the scene in a vehicle. Authorities confirmed that Álvarez was a neighbor of Joss. He has been formally charged with murder.
An investigation has been launched to determine the motive behind the crime and whether there had been any prior conflict between the two men. The community has been left shocked and saddened by the tragic end of the actor’s life, who was widely known and loved for his talent and career.
How old was Jonathan Joss?
At the time of his death, the actor was 59 years old.
Who was Jonathan Joss?
Jonathan Joss Gonzales (December 22, 1965 – June 1, 2025) was an American actor and musician, best known for voicing John Redcorn on King of the Hill and portraying Chief Ken Hotate on Parks and Recreation.
Born in San Antonio, Texas, he attended McCollum High School and later enrolled at Texas State University in San Marcos (then Southwest Texas State University), although he did not graduate. He later studied at San Antonio College and earned a degree in Theater and Speech from Our Lady of the Lake University.
Joss took on the role of John Redcorn from season 2 to 13 of King of the Hill, replacing Victor Aaron after his passing. In addition to his acting career, he was a musician and performed with The Red Corn Band, inspired by his animated character. Just before his death in June 2025, he had begun recording for the King of the Hill revival.
Who is Tristan Kern de Gonzales?
Tristan Kern de Gonzales is Jonathan Joss’s husband. Through the actor’s social media, Kern recounted what happened during the shooting, which he said occurred while they were checking their mail at their former home. According to Kern, they had been subjected to threats from individuals in the area for over two years—people who repeatedly told them they would set the house on fire.
“Throughout that time we were harassed regularly by individuals who made it clear they did not accept our relationship. Much of the harassment was openly homophobic. When we returned to the site to check our mail we discovered the skull of one of our dogs and its harness placed in clear view. This caused both of us severe emotional distress. We began yelling and crying in response to the pain of what we saw,” he said.
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While they were doing this, a man approached them. He began shouting violent homophobic slurs and then raised a gun from his lap and opened fire. Jonathan saved his husband’s life but was killed in the attack.
“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. To everyone who supported him—his fans, his friends—know that he valued you deeply. He saw you as family,” he wrote.
What is known about Jonathan Joss’ net worth?
Although there are many Google searches about Jonathan Joss’s net worth, there is no information on specialized sites on the subject.
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