The death of Al Wyatt Jr. was reported today by longtime friend and associate Tom Sarmento. Wyatt was known for his sense of humor as well as his skill behind the wheel. He was a stunt double for John Schneider, and also had an acting role in a Dukes of Hazzard episode, “Duke vs. Duke.” Additionally, he had non-speaking roles as a hapless bakery delivery man, where his stunt work included a pie or cake in the face.
We lost Al nearly one year after the death of stunt director Paul Baxley. They remain with us in spirit, in episodes of The Dukes of Hazzard. Their legacy is remembered through the greatest automotive stunt work ever filmed for television.
Paul Baxley once said, to his stunt team: “I think we made history, guys…and I don’t know if any show will ever be done like that again.”
We salute you, Al Wyatt Jr.
Thank you to all HazzardNet members who contributed to this report.
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