# Ben Jones, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star and ex-US lawmaker, dies at 84 2026-08-10T04:44:12+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet According to Times of India, Ben Jones, who played mechanic Cooter Davenport on 'The Dukes of Hazzard' and later served two terms in the US Congress, died of a massive heart attack at age 84. His wife Alma Viator announced his death on Facebook. Jones appeared in 141 episodes of the hit show from 1979 to 1985 and also acted in 'Smokey and the Bandit'. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1988. Co-star Tom Wopat led tributes, calling him a fierce advocate for the entertainment business. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: actor, Ben Jones, Dukes of Hazzard, Obituary, US Congressman Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ben-jones-dukes-of-hazzard-star-and-ex-us-lawmaker-dies-at-84/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ben-jones-dukes-of-hazzard-star-and-ex-us-lawmaker-dies-at-84/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.