Ashton’s character was in the first two installments of the “Beverly Hills Cop” series, released in 1984 and 1987. The films starred Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley and included Judge Reinhold as Det. Billy Rosewood. He reprised his role in 2024’s “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,” in which his character was now a police chief.

John Ashton, the actor best known for his role as Detective Sergeant John Taggart in the "Beverly Hills Cop" series, has passed away at the age of 76. Ashton died peacefully on September 26, 2024, at his home in Fort Collins,

Actor John Ashton, best known for his role as the by-the-book detective in the "Beverly Hills Cop" franchise, has died, his publicist Alan Somers confirmed to CBS News on Sunday. He was 76. Ashton died Thursday in Ft.

Beverly Hills Cop star John Ashton has died at the age of 76. The actor was known for playing Detective Sergeant John Taggart in the film franchise opposite Eddie Murphy and Judge Reinhold.

John Ashton, the veteran character actor who memorably played the gruff but lovable police detective John Taggart in the “Beverly Hills Cop” films, has died

John Ashton, the actor known for his role as Taggart in the "Beverly Hills Cop" film franchise, has died. He was 76.

John Ashton, the actor best known for his work as Detective Taggart in the 'Beverly Hills Cop' film franchise, died Thursday at 76.

John Ashton, the veteran character actor who memorably played the gruff but lovable police detective John Taggart in the “Beverly Hills Cop” films, has died. He was 76.

Beverly Hills Cop alum John Ashton has died at the age of 76. TMZ reported Sunday that the actor died of cancer Thursday in Ft. Collins, Colo. "John was a loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew him,