Born in 1948 in Springfield, Massachusetts, John Ashton was also into golf. As per the obituary, the actor was "always trying new techniques to improve his game and made sure he acquired the ...

John David Ashton, the actor best known for his role as Detective Sergeant John Taggart in the Beverly Hills Cop series, has died at the age of 76. He passed away peacefully on Thursday in Fort ...

John Ashton, the actor best known as detective John Taggart in the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, has died. He was 76. Ashton died in his Colorado home on Friday after a battle with cancer ...

NEW YORK (AP) — 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.

Detective Sergeant John Taggart appeared in the first two Beverly Hills Cop movies, alongside Eddie Murphy as and Judge Reinhold. Ashton reprised the role - by then promoted to police chief - in ...