After premiering in 1979, the show quickly became a pop culture staple with its high-flying car chases and country charm ...

Actor Rick Hurst, best known for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg in the hit sitcom “The Dukes of Hazzard,” has died at age 79.

The Dukes of Hazzard' star Richard "Rick" Hurst, who was best known for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg on the sitcom from 1980 to ...

Actor Rick Hurst died Thursday at the age of 79, according to multiple reports. The Houston native was best known for his role as Deputy Cletus Hogg on the seminal hit show “The Dukes of Hazz… ...

She said the cause of death is unknown. Ben Jones, who played Cooter on The Dukes of Hazzard, also confirmed his death to The New York Times. Additionally, the official fan page for the comedy series, ...

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 ...

Rick Hurst, famed for his portrayal of Deputy Cletus Hogg on "The Dukes of Hazzard," has died 'unexpectedly' at the age of 79. Ben Jones, a fellow cast member, revealed the heartbreaking news with a ...

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 ...

Actor Ben Jones (Cooter on The Dukes of Hazzard) shared the news on Facebook. Before landing the role as Cletus Hogg, Hurst's best-known role was Cleaver in an ABC sitcom called On the Rocks (1975-76) ...

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.