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.

Hurst played Deputy Cletus Hogg on the sitcom from 1980 to 1983 Dukes of Hazzard star Richard "Rick" Hurst has died. He was 79. Hurst's first wife Candace Kaniecki told TMZ that Hurst died in the morning on Thursday,