Ben Jones, Cooter Actor, Dies at 84 | Chicago News

Ben Jones, the beloved actor who brought Cooter Davenport to life on “The Dukes of Hazzard,” has died at 84 from a heart attack at home — peacefully in his favorite chair. Beyond his iconic garage-garbed charm, he was also a U.S. Congressman for Georgia’s 4th District from 1989 to 1993. His career spanned decades, including roles in films like “Smokey and the Bandit” and a reunion TV movie. With no public memorial plans announced yet, fans and family mourn the loss of a man deeply cherished — and forever remembered as Cooter. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ee5467d9ce1f679e