John Ashton has sadly passed away. The actor, best known for his role as Detective Sergeant John Taggart in the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, died at 76, TMZ reported Sunday (September 29).
He died peacefully on Thursday (September 26) in Ft. Collins, Colorado after a battle with cancer, his rep told the outlet. Keep reading to find out more… John had appeared in three of the four Beverly Hills Cop movies, including the most recent one that premiered on Netflix earlier in 2024.
His many TV and movie credits also include M*A*S*H” and Some Kind of Wonderful, as well as Midnight Run. Most recently, he co-hosted the Ashton and Davis Show on 870 ESPN Radio. John‘s rep Alan Somers said in a statement to TMZ: “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. John’s impact on the world will be remembered and celebrated for generations to come.” The family requests any donations in John’s memory be made to Pathways Hospice Care.
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