Hulu's 'King of the Hill' revival pays tribute to late cast members Johnny Hardwick, Jonathan Joss, and musician Chuck Mangione through dedicated episodes and memorials, while continuing the show's story with new episodes that reflect changes in the characters' lives and the world.
The cause of death for "King of the Hill" star Johnny Hardwick remains undetermined due to extensive decompositional changes in his body. The autopsy report revealed no signs of trauma, but a toxicology test showed a presumptive positive test for cannabinoids. Drugs were found at the scene, but the specific substances could not be determined. Hardwick, who voiced the character Dale Gribble on the show, was found in a bathtub in his Austin home and weighed just 100 pounds at the time of his passing. Authorities do not suspect foul play.
The cause of death for Johnny Hardwick, the voice actor known for his role as Dale Gribble on the animated series King of the Hill, cannot be determined due to the level of decomposition of his body. Hardwick, who weighed only 100lbs at the time of his death, was found dead in his bathtub with the water still running. While there were no signs of trauma, drugs were found at the scene and a toxicology test showed a presumptive positive test for cannabinoids. Hardwick, who also served as a writer and producer for the show, had a successful career in stand-up comedy and had recently created a YouTube channel performing in the style of his King of the Hill character.
Johnny Hardwick, the voice of Dale Gribble on "King of the Hill," has passed away at the age of 64. The cause of death has not been officially announced, but foul play is not suspected. Hardwick gained fame as a stand-up comic before landing the role of Dale Gribble, which he voiced for 258 episodes. He received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program in 1999 and continued to work on various projects after the show ended.