Obituary of James Best

James Best

James Best (born July 26th, 1926 in Powderly, Kentucky) was a TV Actor who was best known for playing Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane in the American TV series "The Dukes of Hazzard". James died on April 6th, 2015 and his death was from complications of pneumonia. He passed away at 88 years old.

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James Best Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Best, James
Common Name: James Best
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Powderly, Kentucky, United States
Birth Date: July 26, 1926
Age: 88 (at death)
Also Known As: Jules Guy
Occupations:
Active Years: 1949-2013

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Ore-Ida French Fries
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
Favorite Actor: Dwayne Johnson

James's Family Tree

Birth Name: Jewel Franklin Guy
Father: Lark Guy
Mother: Lena Guy (née Everly)
Brother(s):

Ike Guy

Spouse/Partner:

Dorothy Best (married 15 August 1986-1015, his death)
Jobee Ayers (married 1959-divorced 1977)

Son(s):

Gary Best

Daughter(s):

Janeen Best
JoJami Best

Death Notice:

Date: April 06 2015 at age 88
Place: Hickory, North Carolina, United States
Cause of Death: Pneumonia (related complications)
Interment: Unknown

Category Tags:

TV Actor Film Actor Stage Actor American Born on July 26th Born in 1926 Born in Kentucky Died in 2015 Died at age 88 Died from Pneumonia

Quotable Quotes:

"[on Norman Lloyd turning 100 in 2014] I had the honor to have been directed by Norman in [The Alfred Hitchcock Hour: The Jar (1964)]. Having worked with hundreds of directors in my career, I found very few that had Norman's qualities. He was most kind, gracious and patient with his actors. He is in all respects a complete gentleman in his personal life and I found it a genuine pleasure just to be in the presence of such a talented man. I am also doubly honored to consider him my friend. We are so blessed to have such a man among us for so long." (IMDB)

"James Best lived a remarkable life full of passion, talent, and dedication, leaving a lasting impact on both the entertainment industry and those who knew him. (V)"

"James Best had a successful professional life as an actor, best known for his role as Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane on the popular TV series "The Dukes of Hazzard," but was sadly faced with an untimely and tragic death. (V)"

Is Mr. James Best still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.