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Ben Jones Dies; Former Congressman, Dukes Star
Ben Jones, the actor who played Cooter Davenport on The Dukes of Hazzard, died at 84 of a massive heart attack at home while awaiting a Braves game, and he previously served two terms in the U.S. House representing Georgia. Tributes flowed from co-star Tom Wopat and his wife Alma Viator, who announced his passing and celebrated his life and career.
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Benjamin Lewis Jones (born August 30, 1941) is an American actor, politician, playwright, and essayist, best known for his role as Cooter Davenport in The Dukes of Hazzard. Jones also served for four years in the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1989, to January 3, 1993.

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