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Ben Jones, 'Dukes of Hazzard' Actor and Former Congressman, Dies at 84
Ben Jones, known for his role as Cooter in 'The Dukes of Hazzard' and as a former US congressman, has passed away at the age of 84. His death marks the loss of a figure prominent in both entertainment and politics.
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NYTMostly Factual15d ago
Ben Jones, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Actor and Congressman, Dies at 84
He played the mechanic Cooter Davenport on the hit television series before serving two terms as a Democratic congressman from Georgia.
By Glenn Rifkin
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Ben Jones, 'Dukes of Hazzard' actor and former congressman, dead at 84
Ben Jones, who played mechanic Cooter Davenport on "The Dukes of Hazzard," died from a heart attack at age 84, his wife announced.
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