John Asthon, best known to many audiences for his work in the"Beverly Hills Cop" films, has died at age 76. His manager, Alan Somers, confirmed Ashton’s death to Fox News Digital. "John was a ...

John Ashton, known for his role as John Taggart ... Axel F,” in which his character is now a police chief. Ashton’s acting career spanned more than 50 years. His early film credits include ...

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.

NEW YORK (AP) — 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. Ashton died Thursday ...

Ashton played Detective Sergeant John Taggart in several installments ... He returned as the character — now promoted to police chief — in 2024’s Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.