John Ashton, ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Actor, Dies at 76

John Ashton, ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Actor, Dies at 76
Actor John Ashton arrives at the premiere of "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" in Beverly Hills, Calif., on June 20, 2024. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP
Sophie Lee
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John Ashton, an actor best known to audiences for his role as Sgt. John Taggart in the “Beverly Hills Cop” franchise, has died aged 76.

Ashton died last Thursday in Fort Collins, Colorado, his family announced in a statement released by Ashton’s manager, Alan Somers, on Sunday. No cause of death was immediately available.

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