veteran actor john ashton Died at the age of 76.
Known for his work as John Taggart in Beverly Hills Cop filmsHis family confirmed his death in a statement released by his manager Alan Somers.
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Although Somers did not give any cause of death tmz It was told that he had cancer.
“John was a beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by all who knew him,” Somers said in a statement. EW.
“His legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.”
Ashton’s acting career spanned more than 50 years, including roles in An Eye for an Eye (1973), So Evil, My Sister (1974), Cat Murkill and the Silks (1976), Breaking Away (1979), Borderline (1980). Roles included. ) and Honky Tonk Freeway (1981).
The actor, born in 1948, studied theater at the University of South Carolina and has earned over 200 credits in film and TV.
Ashton was cast as Detective Sergeant John Taggart in the first two films of the Beverly Hills Cops franchise, released in 1984 and again in 1987.
He starred alongside actor Eddie Murphy, who played the lead roles of Axel Foley and Judge Reinhold.
Most recently, Ashton returned to the franchise in 2024 to reprise his role in the reboot, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.
His character John was promoted to the position of Chief of Police.
Ashton is survived by his wife, Robin Hoye, two children, three stepchildren, a grandson, two sisters, and a brother.
