‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ actor Rick Hurst dead at 79
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"The Dukes of Hazzard" actor Rick Hurst, who portrayed Deputy Cletus Hogg, has died at the age of 79.
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"Rick was a great guy," Jones shared in his statement. "Our show has been an ongoing success for 40 years or so, and Rick was a big part of that … it was very shocking and hurtful to hear his passing. He was just with us last week, and it was unexpected."
Jones continued, "He was a great human being … good-hearted… generous … always a friend I would stick up for… he was in the business of making people happy. He was a wonderful comic and comic actor."
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