Ben Jones, the beloved actor who played Cooter Davenport on The Dukes of Hazzard, has died at the age of 84. Jones passed away at his Virginia home after suffering a heart attack, according to his family. Best known for portraying the cheerful mechanic and loyal friend from 1979 to 1985, he became one of the show’s most recognizable and enduring characters. Fans and former co-stars are now paying tribute to the television icon whose portrayal of Cooter left a lasting mark on generations of viewers.