Ben Jones, the actor who played ‘Cooter Davenport’ on The Dukes of Hazzard, passed away at 84. Ben Jones’ wife, Alma Viator, confirmed that Ben Jones passed from a heart attack at home in Luray, Virginia, on August 9, 2026.
Born Benjamin Lewis Jones in 1941 in Tarboro, North Carolina, Ben Jones also appeared in films like Deep in the Heart and On the Line. He later served two terms in Congress for Georgia. Following his sudden demise, Ben’s career and personal life have come into the spotlight once again. Keep reading to know more!
Ben Jones and Alma Viator were married for more than 30 years
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