{"id":19889,"date":"2025-07-28T13:14:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T13:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aboutlife.press\/?p=19889"},"modified":"2025-07-28T13:14:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T13:14:01","slug":"legendary-actor-has-passed-away-at-age-79","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aboutlife.press\/?p=19889","title":{"rendered":"Legendary actor has passed away at age 79"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2018Dukes of Hazzard\u2019 Mourns the Loss of Rick Hurst<\/p>\n

Fans are mourning the passing of Rick Hurst, best known as Deputy Cletus Hogg on The Dukes of Hazzard.<\/p>\n

He died unexpectedly at age 79, just days before a scheduled appearance at Cooter\u2019s Place, a Dukes-themed museum.<\/p>\n

Born in Houston in 1946, Hurst earned degrees from Tulane and Temple University before launching a successful acting career.<\/p>\n

He joined The Dukes of Hazzard in 1979, playing the lovable cousin of Boss Hogg. His character, full of humor and heart, became a fan favorite.<\/p>\n

After stepping into a lead role in Season 3, he continued to appear in reunion specials and remained close with the cast.<\/p>\n

Beyond Hazzard, Hurst had roles in Happy Days, Little House on the Prairie, MASH, and films like Steel Magnolias and In the Line of Fire.<\/p>\n

Hurst is survived by his wife, Candace Kaniecki, and their son, actor Ryan Hurst, known for Sons of Anarchy and<\/p>\n

The Walking Dead. His legacy joins those of Dukes co-stars already gone, including Denver Pyle and James Best.<\/p>\n

Rick Hurst brought warmth and laughter to millions. As Deputy Cletus, he became part of something beloved\u2014and unforgettable.\"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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