Ben Jones, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and former congressman, dead at 84
Ben Jones, the actor who portrayed the affable mechanic Cooter Davenport throughout the six-year run of 'The Dukes of Hazzard,' has died at 84. The popular television series, which aired from 1979 to 1985, featured Jones as a central character known for his good-natured comedic role.
Jones died from a massive heart attack at his residence in Washington, Virginia on Sunday whilst waiting to watch a baseball game featuring the Atlanta Braves, his wife Alma Viator announced via social media. No further details about arrangements or surviving family members beyond his wife were provided in the announcement.
- Ben Jones, actor best known for playing mechanic Cooter Davenport on 'The Dukes of Hazzard' (1979–1985), has died at age 84
- He suffered a massive heart attack at his home in Washington, Virginia on Sunday whilst preparing to watch his favourite team, the Atlanta Braves