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JamesG · 08-10-2023, 02:32 PM

Johnny Hardwick Dies: "King of the Hill" Dale Gribble Voice Actor was 64
by Greg Evans
August 10, 2023

Johnny Hardwick, who voiced the conspiracy-minded character Dale Gribble on "King of the Hill", died August 8 at his home in Austin, Texas. He was 64.

Hardwick and his character with the distinctive Texas drawl had been with the Emmy-winning animated series since its debut in 1997 through its final episode on Fox in 2010. Earlier this year, Hulu, where the reruns currently stream, announced that Hardwick would return for the series’ streaming revival.

The actor’s death was confirmed by the Austin coroner’s office. No foul play is suspected, and a cause of death is pending per the coroner’s investigation.

https://deadline.com/2023/08/johnny-...ll-1235459599/

Cbalducc · 08-11-2023, 10:11 PM

KOTH dealt with downbeat topics in its original run, including the death of Cotton. Will Luanne, Lucky, and Dale be “killed off”? Or will new voice actors (or artificial intelligence) allow the characters to continue?

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Dude111 · 08-14-2023, 11:26 PM

Very sad

Hawkee · 08-15-2023, 02:19 AM

Was Dale Gribble the King Of The Hill character that had his own pest control company? I remember it very well because Dale's van had a huge bug on the roof as his company logo. My mom used to watch King Of The Hill because it was so funny. What a surprise that Johnny Hardwick is gone because I hadn't even heard of him before King Of The Hill began. Had Johnny done voices in other cartoons too

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James28 · 08-16-2023, 09:56 AM

Being forced to retire major characters because of a main-castmember's death (another being Luanne Platter) will make the King of the Hill revival a disaster.

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JustABrokenVCR · 08-26-2023, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by James28

Being forced to retire major characters because of a main-castmember's death (another being Luanne Platter) will make the King of the Hill revival a disaster.

I was always a huge fan of King Of The Hill. It was one of the handful of animated shows I could constantly enjoy no matter how many times I re-watched it, and it was one of the few revivals I was excited to hear about.

It's really sad to have lost Hardwick (along with Murphy) Between the mention that he already recorded some episodes, and how far AI tech has come I will be curious to see how the streaming version of the series handles things.

Cbalducc · 10-20-2023, 12:35 PM

Is it plausible that two months after Johnny Hardwick’s death, no one knows the cause?

JamesG · 11-05-2023, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Cbalducc

Is it plausible that two months after Johnny Hardwick’s death, no one knows the cause?

A recent news report said that his death cannot be determined due to “extensive decompositional changes.”

https://nypost.com/2023/11/03/entert...oo-decomposed/

TMC · 03-10-2024, 04:06 AM

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Cbalducc · 04-04-2024, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

A recent news report said that his death cannot be determined due to “extensive decompositional changes.”

https://nypost.com/2023/11/03/entert...oo-decomposed/

What a sad situation. It makes me wonder if Johnny had no family or friends looking out for him, or if he was a recluse by nature.

JamesG · 04-04-2024, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Cbalducc

What a sad situation. It makes me wonder if Johnny had no family or friends looking out for him, or if he was a recluse by nature.

Yes, very sad.

I’m not sure of the circumstances, but it was reported that officers found him in his bathtub with the water still running. Decomposition probably went a lot quicker due to bacteria, bodily fluids and what not lingering in the water.

08-10-2023, 02:32 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,120	Johnny Hardwick (Voice of Dale) Dies at 64 *Johnny Hardwick Dies: "King of the Hill" Dale Gribble Voice Actor was 64* by Greg Evans August 10, 2023 Johnny Hardwick, who voiced the conspiracy-minded character Dale Gribble on "King of the Hill", died August 8 at his home in Austin, Texas. He was 64. Hardwick and his character with the distinctive Texas drawl had been with the Emmy-winning animated series since its debut in 1997 through its final episode on Fox in 2010. Earlier this year, Hulu, where the reruns currently stream, announced that Hardwick would return for the series’ streaming revival. The actor’s death was confirmed by the Austin coroner’s office. No foul play is suspected, and a cause of death is pending per the coroner’s investigation. https://deadline.com/2023/08/johnny-...ll-1235459599/ Attached Images

08-15-2023, 02:19 AM	#6
Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,802	Was Dale Gribble the King Of The Hill character that had his own pest control company? I remember it very well because Dale's van had a huge bug on the roof as his company logo. My mom used to watch King Of The Hill because it was so funny. What a surprise that Johnny Hardwick is gone because I hadn't even heard of him before King Of The Hill began. Had Johnny done voices in other cartoons too
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08-16-2023, 09:56 AM	#8
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08-11-2023, 10:11 PM	#2
Cbalducc Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 09, 2020 Location: Mississippi Posts: 139	KOTH dealt with downbeat topics in its original run, including the death of Cotton. Will Luanne, Lucky, and Dale be “killed off”? Or will new voice actors (or artificial intelligence) allow the characters to continue?

08-12-2023, 05:50 AM	#3
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,062	Dale Gribble's Greatness Was Summed Up in One King of the Hill Scene Johnny Hardwick made Dale Gribble the most memorable King of the Hill character - and Dale's appeal was affirmed in one Season 9 moment.

08-14-2023, 05:17 PM	#4
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,062	King of the Hill's Johnny Hardwick Recorded for Hulu Reboot Before Death A new report claims that King of the Hill voice actor Johnny Hardwick recorded new episodes as Dale Gribble before his death.

08-14-2023, 11:26 PM	#5
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 36,220	Very sad

08-15-2023, 08:21 PM	#7
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,062	Dale Gribble Defined King of the Hill's Success Despite his active idiocy, Dale Gribble is one of King of the Hill's most beloved characters. He reflects the show's delicate emotional balancing act.

08-19-2023, 08:20 PM	#9
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,062	Every King of the Hill Episode Written by Johnny Hardwick King of the Hill's Johnny Hardwick brought life to fan favorite Arlen resident, Dale Gribble, but he also helped write some standout episodes!

10-20-2023, 12:35 PM	#11
Cbalducc Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 09, 2020 Location: Mississippi Posts: 139	Is it plausible that two months after Johnny Hardwick’s death, no one knows the cause?

03-10-2024, 04:06 AM	#13
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,062	'It's Hard': King of the Hill Star Shares Update on Revival After Dale Actor's Death King of the Hill's Pamela Adlon shares an update on the sequel series after the passing of Dale voice actor Johnny Hardwick.