Rick Hurst, best known for his lovable role as Deputy Cletus Hogg on The Dukes of Hazzard, passed away on June 26, 2025 in Los Angeles at the age of 79. Fans were saddened by the loss as the Texas-born actor brought warmth and wit to everything he touched, whether it was a sitcom set or a fan meet-and-greet in a small southern town. With a career that spanned decades, Hurst also appeared in films like Steel Magnolias, The Karate Kid Part III and In the Line of Fire. Off-screen, he was a devoted father and a frequent guest at nostalgic fan conventions.
To honor his legacy, here are a few things you may not have known about the man behind Cletus: