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Dukes of Hazzard Actor Sheriff Rosco DIES

Actor, James Best, who played Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane on “The Dukes of Hazzard” has died. He was 88.

Best passed away after a brief illness and complications from pneumonia.

In addition to his role on “Hazzard,” Best appeared on several classic shows, including, “Gunsmoke,” “Mod Squad,” “I Spy,” “Bonanza,” “Perry Mason” and “Rawhide.” Best formed an acting school in the ’70s where he taught the likes of Burt Reynolds, Clint Eastwood, Lindsay Wagner, Farrah Fawcett and Quentin Tarantino. h/t tmz

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Best’s family, fans and friends at this difficult time.

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