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Rick Hurst: 5 Things to Know About the ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Actor Who Died

Rick Hurst, best known as Deputy Cletus Hogg on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ & father to Ryan Hurst, died at 79. Learn more about the actor here.

Image Credit: Ron Galella Collection via Getty Rick Hurst, the affable actor best known for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg on The Dukes of Hazzard, passed away on June 26, 2025, in Los Angeles at the age of 79. Rick launched his career in the early 1970s, quickly landing guest roles on popular series like The Doris Day Show, Sanford and Son, and The Partridge Family. “Sure, he was a professional comedian, but mostly he just had a heart as big as Texas.” He added, “He was a fine actor, a splendid comic, and a wonderfully supportive colleague,” recalling how “everything clicked” when Rick joined the Dukes of Hazzard cast.

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