Ben Jones, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Star, Former Congressman, Dies at 84

Ben Jones, the former Dukes of Hazzard star who later served in Congress, has died at the age of 84.

Alma Viator, wife of Jones, announced his death in a Facebook post on Sunday afternoon, saying he passed from a heart attack.

“I lost the love of my life today. Ben passed from a massive heart attack. He was home resting in his favorite chair waiting for the Braves to come on and whoop the Yankees,” she wrote. “Ben had the most amazing, rich, full life. He loved and was loved by so many. He will be missed. I loved him so much.”