Actor Rick Hurst, who played Deputy Cletus Hogg in "The Dukes of Hazzard," has died. See co-star Ben Jones' tribute to the Texas-born celebrity.

Rick Hurst, the actor best known as Deputy Cletus Hogg in 'Dukes of Hazzard' and father of actor Ryan Hurst, died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon. He was 79.

The Dukes of Hazzard' star Richard "Rick" Hurst, who was best known for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg on the sitcom from 1980 to ...

He played Deputy Cletus Hogg for five seasons on the CBS show, a big hit on Friday nights, before leaving for an ABC version ...

Rick Hurst, known for playing Deputy Cletus on The Dukes of Hazzard, has died at 79. Here's what we know about it, standout roles, and about his life in the later years.

Actor Rick Hurst, best known for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg in the hit sitcom “The Dukes of Hazzard,” has died at age 79.

Richard “Rick” Hurst, known for his role as Deputy Cletus Hogg on “The Dukes of Hazzard,” died Thursday at the age of 79. His first wife, Candace Kaniecki, told TMZ that Hurst’s death was unexpected.

CBS via Getty ImagesDukes of Hazzard stars John Schneider and Tom Wopat have responded to reports that their former co-star Rick Hurst has passed away at the age of 79. Hurst played Cletus Hogg on the ...

Actor Rick Hurst, best known for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg in the hit sitcom “The Dukes of Hazzard,” has died at age 79. His death was confirmed by Ben Jones, his co-star on the show, who ...

Rick Hurst, the affable actor best known for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg on The Dukes of Hazzard, passed away on June 26, 2025, in Los Angeles at the age of 79.His death was confirmed by his Dukes ...

Rick Hurst, the actor known for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg on The Dukes of Hazzard, died on Thursday. He was 79. Hurst's Dukes of Hazzard costar Ben Jones announced his death with a heartfelt tribute ...

Rick Hurst, who is remembered as Deputy Clutus Hogg, Bogg Hogg’s (Sorrell Booke) bumbling cousin on The Dukes of Hazzard, died on Thursday of unknown causes. He was 79.