The Dukes of Hazzard star Ben Jones has died of a "massive heart attack", aged 84. Alma admitted she loved Ben "so, so much" and said he will be missed by many. Ben appeared in 142 episodes of Dukes of Hazzard, in which he played Hazzard County mechanic Cooter. He wrote on Instagram: "The Dukes of Hazzard lost another integral part of their cast today. Ben Jones was a fine friend and a fierce advocate of all the best things we can offer in the entertainment business.