'King of the Hill' Voice Actor Jonathan Joss Shot Dead Aged 59 During Fight With Neighbor — With Suspect Arrested After Tragic Confrontation
Jonathan Joss from 'King of the Hill' was shot dead during a fight with his neighbor.
June 2 2025, Published 12:29 p.m. ET
King of the Hill voice star Jonathan Joss was shot to death in Texas by a neighbor during a heated exchange, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
The killer fled the scene in a car but was quickly arrested by police in the same neighborhood.
A Tragic Ending
Jonathan Joss was shot dead during a heated argument with his neighbor in Texas.
According to authorities, the gunman, identified as Sigfredo Alvarez-Cegasay, shot the TV star "several times" before leaving the scene. Police were able to get a description of the getaway vehicle and apprehended Alvarez-Cegasay,
The suspect was arrested and charged with murder. His bond was set at $200K.
Paramedics at the scene attempted to save Joss' life to no avail. He was 59 years old.
Joss played Chief Hatote in 'Parks and Recreation' and voiced John Redcorn (L) on 'King of the Hill.'
Joss was best known for voicing the role of John Redcorn on the popular cartoon series King of the Hill. He also made several memorable appearances as Chief Hatote – Joss had Native American ancestry – in the NBC comedy Parks and Recreation.
Fans were quick to react to Joss' death on X, as one cried: "This is just horrible. I can’t believe it," and another added, "Damn, I heard rumors but I was hoping it wasn’t true. RIP."
One person said: "This is tragic. So many Native American actors are lost to murder, which makes this not just a tragic loss in and of itself, but part of a horrible legacy of beautiful lives wasted."
"What are the odds of a reboot happening and then this happens?" someone else said, referring to the show's new revival on Hulu, which Joss was a part of.
Sigfredo Alvarez-Cegasay was arrested and charged with murder.
Following his death, Joss' husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, posted an explanation of the incident, claiming that the pair were the targets of harassment that was "openly homophobic."
He said: "He was murdered by someone who could not stand the sight of two men loving each other."
The Show Has Lost Many Actors Over The Years
Joss' death comes less than two years following the passing of Johnny Hardwick, who portrayed Dale Gribble on King of the Hill from 1997 to 2010.
Hardwick was found by authorities who were at his residence to perform a welfare check. The actor was inside a running bathtub, but the drain was still open.
At the time, investigators did not suspect any foul play.
According to the autopsy report, Hardwick's body underwent “extensive decompositional changes," which made it difficult to determine the exact cause of death.
Joss was also Chief Hatote on 'Parks and Recreation.'
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At the time, the medical examiner explained that while there were no signs of trauma, a toxicology test showed a “presumptive positive test for cannabinoids.”
Drugs were also found on the scene.
Mike Judge, who created the long-running series, said following Hardwick's death: "Sorry for everyone’s loss! We are gonna miss you Johnny!"
"Sha sha and just like sand through a pocket he’s the stars now,” he added, referencing a line from Gribble, in a caption he later deleted.
Johnny Hardwick, also from 'King of the Hill,' died in 2023.
Other notable names from the series have also died over the years. Brittany Murphy, who played Luanne Platter, was found dead in 2009. The cause of death was noted as pneumonia, with iron-deficiency anemia and "multiple drug intoxication" from prescription and over-the-counter medication listed as contributing factors.
On King of the Kill, Luanne's husband, Elroy "Lucky" Kleinschmidt, was portrayed by iconic rocker Tom Petty.
Petty died in 2017, a result of an accidental drug overdose.
