John Schneider turned to social media on Thursday evening (June 26) to mark the death of one of his The Dukes of Hazzard co-stars, calling him a “remarkable force for humanity.” Rick Hurst — who played Deputy Cletus Hogg on The Dukes of Hazzard from 1980 until 1983 — died on Thursday at the age of 79,

It doesn’t seem right that Rick Hurst passed away this afternoon. When something so unexpected happens, it is “harder to process”, as the current expression goes,” Jone

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.