BREAKING: Dukes of Hazzard star Ben Jones dies at the age of 84 from a 'massive heart attack'

Angelica Cheyenne Sun, August 9, 2026 at 11:47 PM UTC

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Ben Jones has died at the age of 84 -Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited

Dukes of Hazzard star Ben Jones, who later became a politician, has died at the age of 84.

Jones' wife, Alma Viator, who was married to the Hollywood star from 1992 until his death, took to social media on Sunday, August 9, to announce his passing. Viator divulged in the post hat Jones had died from a "massive heart attack" when he was waiting to watch the Atlanta Braves' game against the New York Yankees.

Alma further 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 so much."

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Jones ex-Dukes of Hazzard co-star Tom Wopat, who's character was Luke Duke on the show, honored the star on social media with a heartfelt post dedicated Jones on Instagram.

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"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. He will be sorely missed… Denver Pyle frequently said to Ben, 'I’m not your Uncle Jesse!' But I feel like we lost a Duke cousin today," Wopat penned.

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