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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Dukes of Hazzard Star Rick Hurst Passes Away at 79
Noted TV actor Rick Hurst has reportedly passed away. Hurst had an extensive career predominantly on television, though he did appear in several movies. He is best known for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg in the CBS show The Dukes of Hazzard and other associated projects. Rick Hurst passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Los Angeles, California, at 79. His first wife, Candace Kaniecki, confirmed the news to TMZ and told the outlet that the death was unexpected. The cause of his death remains unknown. Hurst is survived by his sons Ryan, who is also an actor, and Colin. Hurst earlier canceled a scheduled appearance at the Cooter's Place museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. After his passing, the establishment put out a post on Facebook, which reads, 'Our hearts are broken!!! You will be missed!!!' Messages of condolences have poured in for Hurst's loved one. His former The Dukes of Hazzard co-star, Ben Jones, said in a statement, '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.' Jones noted that he and Hurst had known each other for 45 years and that 'there wasn't a minute of that time that he didn't leave me smiling or laughing.' He added, 'Sure he was a professional comedian, but mostly he just had a heart as big as Texas. He was a fine actor, a splendid comic, and a wonderfully supportive colleague.' Hurst's portrayal of Deputy Cletus Hogg in The Dukes of Hazzard received critical acclaim. He also played the role in The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! (1997) and The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood (2000). His other notable TV credits include Amanda's, Highway to Heaven, The Wonder Years, and more. Originally reported by Tamal Kundu on ComingSoon. The post The Dukes of Hazzard Star Rick Hurst Passes Away at 79 appeared first on Mandatory.
The Sun
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Who is Rick Hurst's son Ryan?
DUKES of Hazard star Rick Hurst passed away unexpectedly at the age of 79 on Thursday, June 26, 2025 — just days before he was set to appear at a fan event. Here we get to know his son Ryan Hurst, who followed in his father's footsteps to pursue an acting career. 3 3 On July 3, 2025, Rick Hurst was scheduled to make an appearance at Cooter's Place — a museum that houses an array of Dukes of Hazzard memorabilia — for a fan event. Prior to his passing, the venue had announced his appearance had been canceled. Paying tribute to Rick, Cooter's proprietor Ben Jones wrote on Facebook: "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." Ben added: "Sure he was a professional comedian, but mostly he just had a heart as big as Texas. "He was a fine actor, a splendid comic, and a wonderful supportive colleague." Rick died unexpectedly in Los Angeles on June 26, 2025, his wife Candace Kaniecki told TMZ. He played the cop Cletus Hogg in Dukes of Hazzard — brother of villain Boss Hogg — between 1979 and 1982. The Dukes of Hazzard aired seven seasons between 1979 and 1985. Rick also appeared in the 1997 movie The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!, and the 2000 flick The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood. Luke and Bo run from the cops in their iconic car in from Dukes of Hazzard During a film and TV career spanning decades, Texas-born Rick also appeared in the 1989 film Steel Magnolias (1989), In the Line of Fire (1993) and Runaway Car (1997). During the 1980s, he also featured in shows including Amanda's and Murder, She Wrote. Rick is survived by his son, Ryan, who is an actor in his own right. Who is Ryan Hurst? Ryan Douglas Hurst was born on June 19, 1976, in Santa Monica, California. He is the son of Rick Hurst and Candace Kaniecki, who is an acting coach. Growing up in a Hollywood family, Ryan was immersed in the entertainment industry from an early age. He attended Santa Monica High School and made his first appearances on TV as a teenager. His upbringing was shaped by his parents' involvement in acting and the performing arts. 3 His mother Candace runs an acting school, while his father Rick was a famous character actor — leading to Ryan's early start in the business. Acting career Ryan began his professional acting career in the early 1990s, landing a recurring role in the NBC series Saved by the Bell: The New Class. His most notable roles include: Remember the Titans (2000): Ryan's portrayal of American football player Gerry Bertier in this Disney sports drama earned him widespread recognition. Sons of Anarchy (2008–2012): Perhaps his most iconic role, Ryan played Opie Winston — a central character in the FX crime drama, earning him a Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2011. The Walking Dead (2019–2020): Ryan joined the AMC horror series as the formidable Beta, further cementing his versatility as an actor. Other significant credits include roles in Saving Private Ryan (1998), We Were Soldiers (2002), The Ladykillers (2004), Outsiders (2016–2017) and Bates Motel (2015–2017). Family Ryan met his wife, Molly Cookson, in 1994. The couple married in May 2005 and together founded the production company Fast Shoes. Per IMDb, in April 2013, Ryan and Molly bought a 3,400 square-foot home in Woodland Hills, California for $1.71 million Ryan has also embarked on a his spiritual journey — he converted to Sikhism and adopted the name Gobind Seva Singh.
Forbes
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Rick Hurst, ‘Dukes Of Hazzard' Actor, Dies At 79
LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 1: The Dukes of Hazzard. A CBS television rural sitcom. January 1, 1982. ... More Pictured is Rick Hurst (as Cletus). (Photo by CBS via Getty Images) Rick Hurst, who is remembered as Deputy Clutus Hogg, Bogg Hogg's (Sorrell Booke) bumbling cousin on The Dukes of Hazzard, died on Thursday of unknown causes. He was 79. Hurst's first wife, Candace Kaniecki, told TMZ that his passing was unexpected. 'We're heartbroken to announce that Rick Hurst, Cletus, has passed away. He was so kind to me when I visited the reunion sets and whenever we saw him at events. Please share your memories and keep the family in your thoughts and prayers,' read a post of The Dukes of Hazzard fan site on Twitter. Hurst appeared in the 1979 to 1982 seasons of The Dukes of Hazzard and in the TV movies The Dukes of Hazzard Reunion in 1997 and The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard of Hollywood in 2002. LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 19: The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood, a made for TV movie, ... More originally broadcast May 19, 2000. Group shot of cast members, left to right: Sonny Shroyer (as Enos Strate); Rick Hurst (as Deputy Cletus Hogg); Ben Jones (as Cooter Davenport, wears cap); Tom Wopat (as Luke Duke); Catherine Bach (as Daisy Duke); John Schneider (as Bo Duke); James Best (as Rosco P. Coltrane); and Mac Davis (as The Balladeer). Image dated October 19, 1999. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images) Born January 1, 1946, Hurst began on television as a guest star in numerous series in the early 1970s including The Doris Day Show, Sanford and Son, The Partridge Family, The Bob Newhart Show, Kung Fu and Love, American Style. His first regularly scheduled role on a television show was Cleaver in the 1975 to 1976 comedy On the Rocks. Next were more guest spots, including M*A*S*H and crime drama Baretta, followed by the 1979 miniseries From Here to Eternity. When Sonny Shroyer temporarily exited The Dukes of Hazzard for his spinoff Enos, Rick Hurst as Cletus Hogg was upgraded to a series regular. LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 19: The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood, a made for TV movie, ... More originally broadcast May 19, 2000. Portrait of cast members, left to right: Rick Hurst (as Deputy Cletus Hogg); Sonny Shroyer (as Enos Strate). Image dated October 19, 1999. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images) Following The Dukes of Hazzard, Hurst appeared as Earl Nash, a chef, in the 13-episode Bea Arthur sitcom Amanda's in 1983. Later guest TV appearances included Michael Landon's Highway to Heaven, The Last Precinct, Murder, She Wrote, 227, Family Matters and Melrose Place. His film roles included Steel Magnolias and The Karate Kid Part III, both in 1989. Hurst is survived by his sons Ryan Hurst and Collin Hurst.
Daily Mail
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Dukes Of Hazzard actor Richard Hurst is dead at 79: TV star passed away days before planned fan event
Richard Hurst, who was best known for starring on the original version of The Dukes Of Hazzard from in the late 1970s and early '80s, has died at the age of 79. Hurst's wife, Candace Kaniecki, shared the news with TMZ on Thursday. According to her, the television star died unexpectedly earlier on Thursday. So far, no cause of death has been reported. Hurst rose to fame on The Dukes Of Hazzard as Deputy Cletus Hogg, who was the cousin of the show's villain, Boss Hogg.
