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.

Actor Rick Hurst, beloved for his role as Deputy Cletus Hogg in "The Dukes of Hazzard," has died at the age of 79. Hurst is survived by two sons, Ryan and Collin, who followed in his acting footsteps.

Rick Hurst, who played Cletus Hogg in 'The Dukes of Hazzard' died at the age of 79 but is survived by two children. Learn about his family.

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

Rick Hurst, the actor known for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg on 'The Dukes of Hazzard', has died. He was 79.

Rick Hurst, who portrayed the good-hearted Deputy Cletus Hogg on the long-running CBS action comedy The Dukes of Hazzard, died Thursday. He was 79.

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

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.

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Houston actor Rick Hurst, best known for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg in the series “The Dukes of Hazzard,” has died.

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