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.

Actor Rick Hurst, best known for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg in the hit sitcom “The Dukes of Hazzard,” has died at age 79.

Rick Hurst, best known for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg on the hit series 'The Dukes of Hazzard,' died at the age of 79.