Actor Rick Hurst, beloved for his role as Deputy Cletus Hogg in "The Dukes of Hazzard," has died at the age of 79. Hurst is survived by two sons, Ryan and Collin, who followed in his acting footsteps.

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.

Read the full story on The Auto Wire Actor Rick Hurst, best known for his role as the bumbling but lovable Deputy Cletus Hogg on The Dukes of Hazzard, has died at age 79, his former co-star confirmed Thursday.