Rick Hurst, Dukes of Hazzard Star, Dead at 79

Richard Hurst Passes Away Unexpectedly, Cause Remains Unknown

Beloved TV actor Richard Hurst — best known as Deputy Cletus Hogg on The Dukes of Hazzard — has passed away at 79. His sudden death was confirmed by ex-wife Candace Kaniecki, just days before he was set to appear at a fan event in Tennessee. With a legacy spanning MASH, Gunsmoke, and cult films, fans and co-stars alike are mourning the loss of this classic screen icon. Here's a look at his unforgettable journey.

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Rick Hurst, Dukes of Hazzard Star, Dead at 79

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

'Dukes of Hazzard' star Rick Hurst dead at 79

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

‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star Richard Hurst dead at 79

Richard Hurst died unexpectedly Thursday in Los Angeles, according to his longtime friend and former co-star Ben Jones.

Rick Hurst Dies: ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ & ‘Steel Magnolias’ Actor Was 79

Rick Hurst, the actor known for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg on The Dukes of Hazzard, has died. He was 79. According to the actor’s wife Candace Kaniecki, he died unexpectedly on Thursday in Los Angeles, TMZ reported. His cause of death was not immediately disclosed. Hurst’s co-star Ben Jones, who played Cooter Davenport on the 1979-’85 CBS sitcom, announced his death on Facebook after Hurst was scheduled to appear at Cooter’s Place in Pigeon …