Best known for his role as Cletus on The Dukes of Hazzard, Mr. Hurst made one guest appearance on M*A*S*H as Private Schaeffer in the season six episode, “Fade Out, Fade In.” He was 79.

Actor Rick Hurst died Thursday at the age of 79, according to multiple reports. The Houston native was best known for his role as Deputy Cletus Hogg on the seminal hit show "The Dukes of Hazzard." ...

Rick Hurst, the actor best known for his role as Deputy Cletus Hogg on the iconic television series The Dukes of Hazzard, has passed away at the age of 79. His death was confirmed on June 26, 2025, by ...

Actor Rick Hurst, best known for his role as Deputy Cletus Hogg in "The Dukes of Hazzard," has died at age 79. Hurst's first wife, Candace Kaniecki, was the first to confirm his death to TMZ.