After premiering in 1979, the show quickly became a pop culture staple with its high-flying car chases and country charm ...

US actor Richard 'Rick' Hurst, who is best known for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg on the iconic TV series The Dukes of Hazzard, ...

Rick Hurst, who portrayed the friendly but bumbling deputy Sheriff Cletus Hogg on the comedy series "The Dukes of Hazzard," died at his home in Los Angeles on Thursday. He was 79.

Co-star Ben Jones, who played Cooter Davenport on the show, shared a heartfelt message honoring Hurst to the Cooter’s of Pigeon Forge Facebook page.

Actress Rick Hurst, known for his role in 'The Dukes of Hazzard,' has passed away at age 79. Co-star Ben Jones remembers him fondly.

Rick Hurst, best known as Cletus in Dukes of Hazzard, had died at the age of 79.

Rick Hurst, the actor best known as Deputy Cletus Hogg in 'Dukes of Hazzard' and father of actor Ryan Hurst, died ...

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.

Dukes 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 popular series.

Rick Hurst, who played Deputy Cletus Hogg on "The Dukes of Hazzard," died unexpectedly at the age of 79, his ex-wife Candace Kaniecki confirmed.

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