Hurst's first wife Candace Kaniecki told TMZ that Hurst died in the morning on Thursday, June 26, and the death was unexpected. She said the cause of death is unknown. Additionally, the official fan ...

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 ...

Originally appeared on E! Online. The "Dukes of Hazzard" community is in mourning. Rick Hurst, who played Deputy Cletus Hogg on the iconic CBS series for five seasons, died Thursday in Los Angeles, ...

Fans of The Dukes of Hazzard knew Rick Hurst as the lovable, though clumsy, Deputy Sheriff Cletus Hogg on the show. He was the one who wore a flat-brimmed hat, was easily manipulated, regularly ...

Veteran actor Richard "Rick" Hurst, famed for his portrayal of Deputy Cletus Hogg on The Dukes of Hazzard, has died at the age of 79. Rick's former wife, Candace Kaniecki, broke the news to TMZ, ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Actor Rick Hurst died Thursday at the age of 79. The Houston native was best known for his role as Deputy Cletus Hogg on the hit TV show “The Dukes of Hazzard.” Co-star Ben ...

He is survived by his two ex-wives and his son, Ryan Hurst, who is also an actor and starred in Sons of Anarchy Dukes of Hazzard star Richard "Rick" Hurst has died. He was 79. Hurst's first wife ...

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 posted a ...