Ben Jones, who played the good-hearted mechanic Cooter on the hit CBS series The Dukes of Hazzard and later served two terms in Congress, has died. He was 84. His wife, Alma Vitor, said he died of a massive heart attack while resting in his favorite chair, waiting for the Atlanta Braves to come on television. Jones spent seven seasons on the show, which ran from 1979 to 1985, and became a beloved figure to fans. After his acting career, he overcame a drinking problem and entered politics, representing Georgia in the U.S. House of Representatives for two terms. He was known for his affable, mischievous on-screen personality, a stark contrast to his later life as a public servant. His death was confirmed by his wife, who said he passed away peacefully at their home. Jones leaves behind a legacy in both entertainment and public service, remembered for his distinctive role as the often-scruffy but loyal mechanic who helped the Duke family out of trouble.