Ben Jones, the actor best known for playing mechanic Cooter Davenport in the hit television series The Dukes of Hazzard, has died at the age of 84. His passing marks the end of a decades-long career that spanned entertainment, politics and public service, leaving behind a legacy that extended far beyond one of television's most recognisable characters.
News of Jones's death prompted tributes from fans who remembered him as the friendly garage owner from the long-running CBS series, while others reflected on his later work as a US congressman and advocate for preserving television history.
