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FILE - John Ashton arrives at the premiere of "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" on June 20, 2024, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Speaking in July to Collider, Ashton recalled auditioning with De Niro.

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FILE - John Ashton arrives at the premiere of "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" on June 20, 2024, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Speaking in July to Collider, Ashton recalled auditioning with De Niro.

FILE - John Ashton arrives at the premiere of "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" on June 20, 2024, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Speaking in July to Collider, Ashton recalled auditioning with De Niro.

FILE - John Ashton arrives at the premiere of "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" on June 20, 2024, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Speaking in July to Collider, Ashton recalled auditioning with De Niro.

FILE - John Ashton arrives at the premiere of "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" on June 20, 2024, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Speaking in July to Collider, Ashton recalled auditioning with De Niro.

FILE - John Ashton arrives at the premiere of "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" on June 20, 2024, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Speaking in July to Collider, Ashton recalled auditioning with De Niro.

Nation World 'Beverly Hills Cop' actor John Ashton has died In a career that spanned more than 50 years, Ashton was a regular face across TV series and films. Credit: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP ...