1 of two | Forged member John Ashton attends the premiere of the comedy crime thriller “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” on the Wallis Annenberg Middle for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Storyline: Axel Foley returns to Beverly Hills after his daughter’s life is threatened for a household reunion that features previous buddies John Taggart and Billy Rosewood to uncover a conspiracy. Picture by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Picture
Sept. 29 (UPI) — Beverly Hills Cop alum John Ashton has died on the age of 76.
TMZ reported Sunday that the actor died of most cancers Thursday in Ft. Collins, Colo.
“John was a loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather who might be deeply missed by all who knew him,” reads a press release shared by the rep.
“John leaves behind a legacy of affection, dedication, and repair. His reminiscence will ceaselessly be treasured by his spouse, youngsters, grandchildren, in addition to his brother, sisters, his prolonged household and all who liked him,” Ashton’s consultant stated in a press release.
“John’s affect on the world might be remembered and celebrated for generations to return.”
Ashton performed Los Angeles Police Detective Sergeant John Taggart in 4 Beverly Hills Cop comedies, the newest of which premiered on Netflix earlier this yr.
He was additionally recognized for his roles in Some Sort of Great, Midnight Run, Curly Sue, Little Large League, Gone Child Gone, Center Males and As soon as Upon a River.
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Award-winning actress Maggie Smith attends a screening for “The Woman In The Van” through the BFI London Movie Pageant on October 13, 2015. Smith, finest recognized for her roles as Woman Violet in “Downton Abbey” and as Professor McGonagall in “Harry Potter,” died on the age of 89 on September 27. Picture by Paul Treadway/ UPI | License Picture