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Ben Jones, who played Cooter on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on "The Dukes of Hazzard" and later served in Congress, has died at 84.
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Ben Jones, who played Cooter on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ dies at 84
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What happenedBen Jones, who played Cooter on "The Dukes of Hazzard" and later served in Congress, has died at 84.
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'Dukes of Hazzard' actor and former congressman Ben Jones, a Portsmouth high school grad, dies at 84
Ben Jones, who graduated high school in Portsmouth and was known for his role in "The Dukes of Hazzard" and being a former congressman, passed away at 84.
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UPI11m ago
Actor Ben Jones, 'Dukes of Hazzard's' Cooter Davenport, dies at 84
ActorCooter Davenport
Ben Jones, who played the scruffy mechanic Cooter Davenport on the hit TV show "Dukes of Hazzard," has died at age 84, his wife said Sunday.
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New York Post36m ago
‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor Ben Jones dead at 84
dead
Jones played "Cooter" on the series "Dukes of Hazzard" and also represented the state of Georgia during two terms in Congress
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WCVB Boston (Hearst)29m ago
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on "The Dukes of Hazzard" and later served in Congress, has died at 84.
Center ·News report
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on "The Dukes of Hazzard" and later served in Congress, has died at 84.
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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)39m ago
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on "The Dukes of Hazzard" and later served in Congress, has died at 84.
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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)45m ago
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on "The Dukes of Hazzard" and later served in Congress, has died at 84.
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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)50m ago
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on "The Dukes of Hazzard" and later served in Congress, has died at 84.
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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)55m ago
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on "The Dukes of Hazzard" and later served in Congress, has died at 84.
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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)1h ago
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on "The Dukes of Hazzard" and later served in Congress, has died at 84.
Center ·News report
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on "The Dukes of Hazzard" and later served in Congress, has died at 84.
Center ·News report
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on "The Dukes of Hazzard" and later served in Congress, has died at 84.
Center ·News report
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on "The Dukes of Hazzard" and later served in Congress, has died at 84.
Center ·News report
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on "The Dukes of Hazzard" and later served in Congress, has died at 84.
Center ·News report
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on "The Dukes of Hazzard" and later served in Congress, has died at 84.
Center ·News report
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on "The Dukes of Hazzard" and later served in Congress, has died at 84.
Center ·News report
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on "The Dukes of Hazzard" and later served in Congress, has died at 84.
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The Plain Dealer Cleveland26m ago
‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star turned politician dead at 84
He won the seat in Georgia’s 4th congressional district on his second attempt.
Center ·News report
Oregonian1h ago
‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star turned politician dead at 84
He won the seat in Georgia’s 4th congressional district on his second attempt.
Center-right ·News report
Al.com (Alabama News)1h ago
‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star turned politician dead at 84
He won the seat in Georgia’s 4th congressional district on his second attempt.
Center-left ·News report
Star Ledger1h ago
‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star turned politician dead at 84
He won the seat in Georgia’s 4th congressional district on his second attempt.
Center ·News report
‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star turned politician dead at 84
He won the seat in Georgia’s 4th congressional district on his second attempt.
Center ·News report
Ben Jones, 'Dukes of Hazzard' actor turned congressman, has died
Ben Jones, the "Dukes of Hazzard" actor turned congressman, died after having a "major heart attack," his wife announced Sunday.
Center ·News report
KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)1h ago
Ben Jones, 'Dukes of Hazzard' actor turned congressman, has died
Ben Jones, the "Dukes of Hazzard" actor turned congressman, died after having a "major heart attack," his wife announced Sunday.
Center ·News report
Ben Jones, 'Dukes of Hazzard' actor turned congressman, has died
Ben Jones, the "Dukes of Hazzard" actor turned congressman, died after having a "major heart attack," his wife announced Sunday.
Center ·News report
Ben Jones, 'Dukes of Hazzard' actor turned congressman, has died
Ben Jones, the "Dukes of Hazzard" actor turned congressman, died after having a "major heart attack," his wife announced Sunday.
Center ·News report
WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)1h ago
Ben Jones, 'Dukes of Hazzard' actor turned congressman, has died
Ben Jones, the "Dukes of Hazzard" actor turned congressman, died after having a "major heart attack," his wife announced Sunday.
Center ·News report
Ben Jones, 'Dukes of Hazzard' actor turned congressman, has died
Ben Jones, the "Dukes of Hazzard" actor turned congressman, died after having a "major heart attack," his wife announced Sunday.
Center ·News report
Ben Jones, 'Dukes of Hazzard' actor turned congressman, has died
Ben Jones, the "Dukes of Hazzard" actor turned congressman, died after having a "major heart attack," his wife announced Sunday.