'Dukes of Hazzard' star Ben Jones takes his last breath at 84

Ben Jones, best known for playing Cooter Davenport in the classic TV series The Dukes of Hazzard, has died at the age of 84.

The actor's wife, Alma Viator, announced his death on social media on Sunday, August 9. As per Alma, Ben passed away at home due to a "massive heart attack."

“I lost the love of my life today. Ben passed from a massive heart attack,” Ben's wife penned on Facebook.

Alma further wrote, “He was home resting in his favorite chair waiting for the Braves to come on and whoop the Yankees. Ben had the most amazing rich full life. He loved and was loved by so many."

"He will be missed. I loved him so so much,” she concluded.

As the devastating news of Ben's death broke, Tom Wopat took to his Instagram to pay a touching tribute to the late star.

"The Dukes of Hazzard lost another integral part of their cast today," he began. "Ben Jones was a fine friend and a fierce advocate of all the best things we can offer in the entertainment business."

"He will be sorely missed… Denver Pyle frequently said to Ben, 'I’m not your Uncle Jesse!' But I feel like we lost a Duke cousin today," added Tom.

Throughout his career, Ben appeared in several TV and film projects, including Smokey and the Bandit, Moonrunners, and As the World Turns.

However, he rose to fame after starring in the hit series The Dukes of Hazzard.