Overview

• Rick Hurst died on June 26 at age 79, as confirmed by his wife, Candace Kaniecki; the cause of death has not been disclosed.
• He gained fame portraying Deputy Cletus Hogg on Ein Duke kommt selten allein from 1979 to 1985.
• Hurst began his career on stage in the early 1970s before moving to screen roles in TV series and films including Karate Kid III, Steel Magnolias and In the Line of Fire.
• Colleagues and fans have paid tribute to his warm personality, comic timing and generosity at events nationwide.
• A fan appearance scheduled at Pigeon Forge’s Cooter's Place Museum was postponed following his unexpected passing.