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Rick Hurst, who played Deputy Cletus Hogg on the classic CBS series The Dukes of Hazzard, died on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the age of 79.
His death was announced by Cooter’s Place, a museum devoted to the Dukes franchise, where Mr. Hurst had been planning to participate in a fan event from next Wednesday to Sunday (Hollywood Reporter).
Known for his wit and friendliness both on and off camera, Hurst has had a successful run in Hollywood. Amidst his death, people are showing interest in his personal life, especially his financial status.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, at the time of his death, Rick Hurst’s approximate net worth was $500,000.
He made much of his living through television commercials, small television roles, and by continuing to make appearances at fan conventions, even those specifically revolving around The Dukes of Hazzard.
Rick Hurst entered television in the early 1970s and appeared as a guest on series such as The Doris Day Show, Sanford and Son, and The Partridge Family. His big break was in 1975, when he was cast as Cleaver on the sitcom On the Rocks.
A look into Rick Hurst's success with The Dukes of Hazzard series and his other works
It was in 1979 that he landed his signature role: Cletus Hogg, a deputy on The Dukes of Hazzard. He was on the series from 1979 to 1983, and returned for two reunion specials in 1997 and 2000 (The Hollywood Reporter). Although The Dukes of Hazzard was a massive hit, the sort of money TV actors make today had not been mainstreamed or practised in the late 1970s.
Hurst was also seen in shows such as Happy Days, M*A*S*H, Gunsmoke, The Bob Newhart Show, and The Wonder Years. His film work also included Steel Magnolias, The Karate Kid Part III, and Earth Girls Are Easy.
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Rick Hurst also dabbled in other television works, playing Earl Nash on the short-lived 1983 ABC adaptation of the British series Fawlty Towers. The show was canceled after only 10 episodes.
He is survived by his son, actor Ryan Hurst, who has played roles in hit series such as Sons of Anarchy and The Walking Dead. Amidst his death, tributes continue to pour in from the fans and industry colleagues.
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