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Ben Jones, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star and ex-US lawmaker, dies at 84
Ben Jones, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star and ex-US lawmaker, dies at 84
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
For Indian fans of 1980s American TV, Jones will always be Cooter the mechanic. Yet the lazy narrative reduces him to a one-dimensional character, ignoring his serious turn in politics. Many celebrities treat public office as a vanity project; Jones won two elections and served. His death should prompt a fuller reckoning with his legacy. Will posterity remember the grease monkey or the lawmaker?
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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