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Ben Jones, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Actor and Congressman, Dies at 84

Ben Jones, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Actor and Congressman, Dies at 84
New York Times Monday 10 August 2026, 05:53 UTC By Glenn Rifkin 1 min read
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Ben Jones, who starred in “The Dukes of Hazzard,” in Hollywood in 1999.

Ben Jones, who starred in “The Dukes of Hazzard,” in Hollywood in 1999. [Image text:] Cooter's GARAGE
Ben Jones (PERSON) Hollywood (LOCATION)
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