Ben Jones, beloved actor and longtime Cooter Davenport on The Dukes of Hazzard, has died at 84 after a heart attack—just days before his 85th birthday. A cornerstone of the show’s charm for seven seasons, Jones also starred in Smokey and the Bandit and As the World Turns, then pivoted into politics, serving two terms in Congress. Tributes poured in from colleagues like Tom Wopat, who called him a “fine friend,” honoring his dual legacy as both a comedic icon and public servant.
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