Ben Jones, Who Played Cooter on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ Dies at 84
His wife said he died of a massive heart attack while at home, ending a career that included 142 episodes and two terms in Congress.
- Actor and former congressman Ben Jones died Sunday at age 84 from a massive heart attack at home, according to his wife Alma Viator.
- Across 142 episodes from 1979 to 1985, Jones portrayed Hazzard County mechanic Cooter Davenport; he later owned Cooter's Place, a themed store with locations in Nashville, Pigeon Forge, and Luray.
- From 1989 to 1993, Jones represented Georgia's Fourth Congressional District outside Atlanta after winning his 1988 House race by 20 points.
- Co-Star Tom Wopat paid tribute on Instagram, writing that Jones was 'a fine friend and a fierce advocate' and an 'integral part' of the cast.
- A reunion event in Luray had been planned to celebrate Jones alongside cast member Sonny Enos Shroyer, who turns 91 on August 28.
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"A Duke rarely comes alone-Icon Ben Jones is dead. His wife and a former co-star say goodbye with very personal words. That was his cause of death.
The actor, who became known for his role in the series Lords of Hazzard County, passed away recently. Ben Jones' death was announced by his wife, who also revealed that the star died of a heart attack.
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Ben Jones, the actor best known for playing mechanic Cooter Davenport in the hit television series The Dukes of Hazzard, has died at the age of 84. His passing marks the end of a decades-long career that spanned entertainment, politics and public service, leaving behind a legacy that extended far beyond one of television's most recognisable characters. News of Jones's death prompted tributes from fans who remembered him as the friendly garage ow…
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