Beverly Hills Cop star dead as tributes paid to actor who will be 'celebrated for generations to come'

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Beverly Hills Cop star John Ashton has sadly passed away at age 76, following a battle with cancer. Representatives for the actor confirmed that he died ‘peacefully’ at his home in Colorado.They also shared a statement for John, which read: "John was a loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew him,’ his rep said in a statement. "John leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and service. ‘His memory will forever be treasured by his wife, children, grandchildren, as well as his brother, sisters, his extended family and all who loved him." They added to Deadline: "John’s impact on the world will be remembered and celebrated for generations to come." Sign up to OK!'s daily newsletter to get updates sent to your inbox for free His family has requested donations to be made to Pathways Hospice Care centre in his memory, as opposed to flowers.The actor is survived by his two children.

Appearing alongside stars such as Eddie Murphy and Judge Reinhold, John portrayed Sergeant Taggart in Beverly Hills Cop in 1984, reprising the role his role for the sequel in 1987, and in the Netflix spin-off Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.

Judge shared a tribute to John on Instagram by sharing a series of pictures of the pair, writing: "Thursday night John seemed like he was sleeping but the Yankees were on.They won the game, clinched the division then John made it to home. "Forty years of laughs on screen and off.

John LIVED his life! My brother, my partner, my Sarge - I love you.There’s no smoking in Heaven, John. #RIP #johnashton #taggart #rosewood #brother #sarge #love #partner #friends".