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John Ashton, Beverly Hills Cop star, dies after cancer battle

Actor John Ashton, 76, was renowned for his role as Detective Sergeant John Taggart in the 'Beverly Hills Cop' films, released in 1984 and 1987. His career spanned more than five decades, during which he appeared in numerous films and television shows. Notable works include 'An Eye for an Eye' (1973), 'So Evil, My Sister' (1974), 'Cat Murkil and the Silks' (1976), 'Borderline' (1979), and 'Honky Tonk Freeway' (1981).