Rick Hurst, ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ Star, Dead at 79
- Actor Richard Hurst, who gained recognition for his role as Deputy Cletus Hogg on the television series The Dukes of Hazzard, passed away on Thursday in Los Angeles at the age of 79.
- Hurst's death came unexpectedly shortly after he canceled a scheduled July 3 appearance at Cooter's Place in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Rick Hurst was featured in 55 episodes of the CBS sitcom The Dukes of Hazzard and held numerous television and film roles, including appearances on Sanford and Son and in the movie Steel Magnolias.
- Ben Jones, who played Cooter on the show and owns Cooter's Place, said on social media he had known Hurst over 45 years and he had 'a heart as big as Texas.'
- Hurst's passing leaves a legacy of warmth and humor, and fans and colleagues expressed that his memory will remain close as he continued making people laugh worldwide.
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Actor Richard Hurst, best known for playing the role of Deputy Cletus Hogg on the hit television classic “The Dukes of Hazzard,” passed away unexpectedly on Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 79 years old. News of Hurst’s death was announced on the Cooter’s Pigeon Forge Facebook page, which is dedicated to a “Dukes of […] The post Beloved ‘Dukes Of Hazzard’ Star Passes Away appeared first on News Addicts.
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