NEW YORK — 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 David Ashton, the actor who starred opposite Eddie Murphy in “Beverly Hills Cop,” has died at the age of 76, reported TMZ on Sunday. A rep for Ashton told the outlet that he passed on ...

“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 ...

Beverly Hills Cop alum John Ashton died on Thursday (Sept. 26) after battling cancer, DECIDER can confirm. He was 76. According to an obituary from the late actor’s manager Alan Somers ...

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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 ...

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 ...