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.

Family and co-stars of Rick Hurst, who played Deputy Cletus Hogg in the TV hit The Dukes of Hazzard, have expressed their shock at news of his death at 79. Hurst, who was 79, died on Thursday in Los Angeles, TMZ reported, adding that his death was unexpected, according to first wife Candace Kaniecki. Hurst’s cause of death remains unclear.

Rick Hurst, best known as Deputy Cletus Hogg on 'The Dukes of Hazzard' & father to Ryan Hurst, died at 79. Learn more about the actor here.