US EditionRick Hurst, ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ Star, Dead at 79
- Richard "Rick" Hurst, who portrayed the character Cletus Hogg in the television series The Dukes of Hazzard, passed away Thursday in Los Angeles at the age of 79.
- Hurst passed away shortly after canceling a planned July 3–7 event at Cooter’s Place located in Pigeon Forge, a city in the state of Tennessee, due to unexpected reasons.
- He played a recurring role on The Dukes of Hazzard throughout its run from 1979 to 1985, featured in 55 episodes, and also had guest spots on television series such as Sanford and Son and Happy Days, as well as appearing in films like Steel Magnolias and In the Line of Fire.
- Ben Jones, who played Cooter, announced Hurst's death on social media, stating he had known Rick for over 45 years and that Rick always left him smiling or laughing.
- Hurst was recognized off-screen for his generosity and connection with fans nationwide, and his death was confirmed by his first wife Candace Kaniecki, who called it unexpected.
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‘A profound loss’: Star in hit 1980s series dies at 79
Richard Hurst, the actor best known for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg in “The Dukes of Hazzard,” has died. He was 79.Hurst died Thursday, June 26, according to a post from “The Dukes of Hazzard” Instagram. Candace Kaniecki, Hurst’s first wife, also confirmed his death to TMZ.
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