‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Actor John Ashton Lifeless at 76
by william
John David Ashton … the actor biggest typically generally known as the hard-nosed, by-the-book detective inside the “Beverly Hills Cop” franchise has died, TMZ has realized.
John died peacefully Thursday in Ft. Collins, Colorado after a battle with most cancers … his rep tells us.
All through his 50 years in Hollywood, John appeared in extra than 200 film, TV and stage productions … nevertheless he arguably turned a household establish when he co-starred alongside an up-and-coming Eddie Murphy in 1984’s “Beverly Hills Cop.”
The actor appeared in three of the 4 ‘BHC’ films … along with the latest … which was launched to constructive evaluations from followers and critics on Netflix this yr.
Throughout the franchise, John carried out Detective Sergeant John Taggart … who acted as a result of the straight man for Eddie’s antics as Axel Foley. Select Reinhold carried out his goody, nevertheless lovable confederate, Detective Billy Rosewood.
The Springfield, MA native moreover appeared in “M*A*S*H” and carried out Eric Stoltz’s father inside the John Hughes comedy-drama “Some Sort of Improbable.” In 1988, he co-starred inside the action-comedy “Midnight Run” as a rival bounty hunter to Robert De Niro‘s character.
His latest gig … together with the fourth ‘BHC’ film … co-hosting the “Ashton and Davis Current on 870 ESPN Radio.”
John’s rep Alan Somers tells TMZ, “John leaves behind a legacy of affection, dedication, and restore. His memory will with out finish be treasured by his partner, children, grandchildren, along with his brother, sisters, his extended family and all who cherished him. John’s impression on the world will seemingly be remembered and celebrated for generations to return.”
The family requests any donations in John’s memory be made to Pathways Hospice Care.
He was 76.
