“The Dukes of Hazzard” actor Richard Hurst, who was most remembered for his role as Deputy Cletus Hogg, has passed away… As TMZ has discovered.
Candace Kaniecki, who was his first wife, according to TMZ that… Rick’s death occurred on Thursday in the city of Los Angeles. His death, according to her, was a surprise, and the circumstances surrounding his passing are unknown at this time.
On July 3rd, Rick was supposed to make an appearance at Cooter’s Place, which is located in Pigeon Forge for those who are interested. As a result of unexpected circumstances, Rick was unable to make it to the museum on Thursday morning, and the institution announced on Facebook that they would reschedule his appearance.
Rick performed the character of Boss Hogg’s cousin on “The Dukes of Hazzard,” which he initially played in the late 1970s and then repeated throughout the 1980s. Fans of vintage television shows will remember Rick for his performance in this role.
He has been in a wide variety of television and film productions, including “Sanford and Son,” “The Partridge Family,” “MASH*,” “Gunsmoke,” and “The Bob Newhart Show.” Rick has amassed a large number of credits during his career. On the big screen, he appeared in films that are considered to be classics, such as “The Cat from Outer Space” and “History of the World: Part I.”
The most well-known parts that his son, the actor Ryan Hurst, has played are in the television shows “Sons of Anarchy” and “Remember the Titans.”