John Ashton, ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ actor, dies at 76. KEYT. By Associated Press. Published September 29, 2024 12:14 pm . AP Film Writer. NEW YORK (AP) — John Ashton, the veteran character ...

John Ashton, the veteran actor who was best known for portraying crabby Detective John Taggart in the “Beverly Hills Cop” franchise, has died. Ashton died Thursday in Fort Collins, Colo., his ...

John Ashton, the actor known for his role as John Taggart in the "Beverly Hills Cop" film series, has died.He was 76. Ashton "passed away peacefully" on Sept. 26 in Colorado, according to an ...