Chief John Taggart (John Ashton) has fought his final shootout

[Grey Havoc]

Yet again, another great actor passed away a few days ago, somehow I missed it at the time:

John Ashton, 'Beverly Hills Cop' actor, dies 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.

apnews.com

John Ashton, ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Actor, Dies at 76

Ashton played Detective Sergeant John Taggart in several installments of the Eddie Murphy-led movie series.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

John Ashton, ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Actor, Dies at 76

John Ashton, known for his role as John Taggart in the 'Beverly Hills Cop' films, has died. He was 76.

variety.com

Beverly Hills Cop star John Ashton dies aged 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.

www.independent.ie

John Ashton | Actor, Soundtrack

Known for: Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Capturing Authenticity: Casting 'Gone Baby Gone', Midnight Run

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H9h_KJwqPw

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V9QwccfzQQ



Rest In Peace.

 

[Grey Havoc]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIOaAnkv2Kc

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f45Yy998K8w

 

[Foo Fighter]

Secondary to the big names, in financial reward only. They all stood on his shoulders.

Nick the bad guys in the big sky mate. RIP.

 

[Grey Havoc]

John Ashton, character actor best known as the tough-cookie veteran in Beverley Hills Cop

As the ‘nagging housewife’ of the film’s mismatched police trio, he struggled to keep a straight face during Eddie Murphy’s improvised riffs

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

[Christopher Wang]

It is sad knowing this final scene in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) is the last time we ever see Axel, Billy, and Taggart together:

"We're not getting any younger, y'know?" Rest In Peace, Sarge.