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Ben Jones, good ol’ boy ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84
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· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway He was known for his role as a mechanic in the TV series "The Dukes of Hazzard".
Ben Jones, an actor and politician, has passed away at the age of 84. He was known for his role as a mechanic in the TV series "The Dukes of Hazzard". Jones also had a career in politics, serving two terms in the US House.
He died from a heart attack at his home in Washington, Virginia. The Rappahannock County Sheriff confirmed his death. Jones' wife announced the news on social media, stating that he was waiting to watch a baseball game at the time.
Further details about Jones' life and career are available from the source.
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Category: local Published: August 10, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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