Ben Jones, Famous for Cooter Davenport Role, Dies at 84

Hollywood actor and former politician Ben Jones, who gained fame as Cooter Davenport in The Dukes of Hazzard and died at the age of 84 the whole entertainment world is mourning for the loss.

In a touching Facebook post shared on Sunday, August 9, Jones’ wife Alma Viator, saying that he had suffered a massive heart attack at their home.

Sharing her grief, Viator wrote that she had lost “the love of my life.” She exposed that Jones was relaxing in his favorite chair and was get ready to watch an Atlanta Braves game alongside with the New York Yankees when the heartbreak happened.

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She described her husband as someone who lived a “rich full life” and said he was deeply loved by family, friends, and fans. Viator said she would miss her husband dearly.

Social media was packed with acknowledgements following Jones’ death, and fans devotion Jones for the unforgettable character of Cooter Davenport that he carried to life in The Dukes of Hazzard.

During his life, Ben Jones appreciated a career that reach over entertainment and politics, counting four years as a Georgia descriptive in the U.S. House from 1989 to 1993.

Jones made an inspiring acting career with working in films like Together for Days, Primary Colors, Joe Gould’s Secret, and Unbreakable. His television recognitions such as The Dukes of Hazzard, Sliders, and As the World Turns.

Jones’ legacy will live on over his outstanding work, especially his role as Cooter Davenport remaining a fan favorite from The Dukes of Hazzard.