Ben Jones, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Star and Former Congressman, Dies at 84
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Ben Jones, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Star and Former Congressman, Dies at 84

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Ben Jones, known for his roles as Cooter in “The Dukes of Hazzard” and as a former U.S. congressman representing Georgia, died Sunday at the age of 84. He served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives after achieving fame as a television actor. Both NBC News and The Washington Times reported his death.

Jones’s career path transitioned from acting to politics, leveraging his public recognition into a successful run for office. He played the mechanic Cooter in “The Dukes of Hazzard” television series, a role that contributed significantly to his widespread popularity.

The Washington Times highlighted Jones’s success in parlaying fame into a political career, while NBC News focused on acknowledging him for both roles. No right-leaning sources beyond The Washington Times are present in this coverage cluster.

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