John Ashton, the veteran character actor who memorably played the gruff but lovable police detective John Taggart in the “Beverly Hills Cop” films, has died. He was 76.

John Ashton, the veteran character actor who memorably played the gruff but lovable police detective John Taggart in the “Beverly Hills Cop” films, has died. He was 76.

John Ashton, the actor most famous for his role as John Taggart in the "Beverly Hills Cop" film series, has died at 76, according to an obituary provided by a representative for Ashton.

“Beverly Hills Cop” star John Ashton has died. He was 76. The actor passed away “peacefully” in Ft. Collins, Colo., on Thursday, Page Six confirms. TMZ reports he died after a battle with ...

John Ashton, known for his role as John Taggart in the “Beverly Hills Cop” films, died Thursday in Fort Collins, Colo., his manager Alan Somers confirmed to Variety.He was 76. Ashton played ...

Actor John Ashton, best known for his role as the by-the-book detective in the "Beverly Hills Cop" franchise, has died, his publicist Alan Somers confirmed to CBS News on Sunday. He was 76.

John Ashton, the actor known for his role as John Taggart in the "Beverly Hills Cop" film series, has died.He was 76. Ashton "passed away peacefully" on Sept. 26 in Colorado, according to an ...

John Ashton, the veteran character actor who memorably played the gruff but lovable police detective John Taggart in the “Beverly Hills Cop” films, has died. He was 76.

John Ashton, ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Actor, Dies at 76. Ashton played Detective Sergeant John Taggart in several installments of the Eddie Murphy-led movie series.

John Ashton, ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ actor, dies at 76 Ashton died Thursday in Fort Collins, Colorado, his family announced in a statement. No cause of death was immediately available.

John Ashton, the character actor who starred alongside Eddie Murphy in the Beverly Hills Cop series, has died at the age of 76.. The actor’s rep confirmed his death to TMZ, adding that Ashton ...