I thought he took it in good sport. They didn't exactly hold back on him.

Given that and the fact that we're in the middle of a new South Park season, a show known for its last-minute incorporation of real-world news into storylines, it will be interesting to see how the show handles this tragic development.

They have moved to a 2-week cadence for the season. Next episode should be a week from today which does give them plenty of time to incorporate this development.