Ben Jones, 'Dukes of Hazzard' Actor and Former Congressman, Dies at 84
Ben Jones, known for his role as Cooter Davenport in 'The Dukes of Hazzard' and a former U.S. Congressman, has passed away at the age of 84 due to heart failure, as announced by his wife.
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Ben Jones, Cooter On ‘Dukes Of Hazzard’ And Former U.S. Rep, Dies At 84
Ben Jones, who starred as Cooter Davenport on the TV series “The Dukes of Hazzard” and later served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Geogia, died Sunday.
By Tim Lammers, Contributor
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Ben Jones, the actor turned politician best known for playing Cooter Davenport on “The Dukes of Hazzard,” died on Sunday from a heart attack, according to his wife Alma Viator. He was 84. Viator announced her husband’s death in a Facebook post on Sunday afternoon. With a photo of Jones holding his dog, she wrote, […]
By Jack Dunn
Read full article →Ben Jones, Cooter Davenport on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ Dies at 84
After he overcame a drinking problem, he spent seven seasons on the hit CBS show and represented Georgia during two terms in Congress.
By Mike Barnes
Read full article →Ben Jones Dies: Cooter On ‘Dukes Of Hazzard,’ Georgia Congressman Was 84
Ben Jones, known to millions as the affable — if mischievous — mechanic Cooter on The Dukes of Hazzard, died today at the age of 84. His wife, Alma Vitor, said that Jones had died of a massive heart attack while “resting in his favorite chair waiting for the Braves to come on and whoop […]
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Read full article →Ben Jones, Who Played Cooter on 'Dukes of Hazzard,' Dead at 84
Ben Jones -- the actor-turned-politician best known for his role in the show "The Dukes of Hazzard" -- has died ... according to his wife. Alma Viator -- to whom Jones was married from 1992 until his passing -- shared the tragic news Sunday ...…
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