The Dukes of Hazzard is an American action‑comedy TV series that ran on CBS from 1979 to 1985, chronicling the Duke cousins and their car‑smashing escapades in Hazzard County. Ben Jones, who played Cooter Davenport, has died; he later served two terms as a Georgia congressman.
The actors and fans are paying tribute after the passing of a longtime screen and stage presence. Reports confirm the star has died in Melbourne, with family statements emphasising a life lived boldly and a career spanning stage, TV, and film. Tributes highlight the actor’s influence on Australian storytelling and international productions.
Actor Ben Jones, best known as Cooter Davenport on The Dukes of Hazzard, has died at 84 from a heart attack. His wife Alma Viator announced the news on social media. Jones later entered politics before returning to acting in later years.