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James Best, known as ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane, dead at 88
LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 1: The Dukes of Hazzard. James Best as Rosco P. Coltrane. Best died on April 6, 2015 at the age of 88. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images)
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James Best, who played Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane on "The Dukes of Hazzard," died Monday night at the age of 88, according to The Charlotte Observer.
He died from complications of pneumonia, according to a family friend.
While Best appeared in classic movies such as “The Caine Mutiny,” he is most remembered for his role as the bumbling sheriff on “The Dukes of Hazzard,” which aired from 1977 to 1985.
Best never formally retired, continuing to act in stage productions and television movie projects.
He is survived by his wife, son, daughter and three grandchildren.
An obituary was placed on the actor's official website.
Refer to the Associated Press report for further updates.
