'Dukes of Hazzard' actor dies at 88

The prolific actor best known for his role as Sheriff Rosco P Coltrane in The Dukes Of Hazzard has died aged 88.

'Dukes of Hazzard' actor dies at 88

The prolific actor best known for his role as Sheriff Rosco P Coltrane in The Dukes Of Hazzard has died aged 88.

James Best’s wife, Dorothy, said he died last night in hospice care from complications of pneumonia.

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