Beverly Hills Cop alum John Ashton has died at the age of 76.
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"John was a loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew him," reads a statement shared by the rep.
"John leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and service. His memory will forever be treasured by his wife, children, grandchildren, as well as his brother, sisters, his extended family and all who loved him," Ashton's representative said in a statement.
"John's impact on the world will be remembered and celebrated for generations to come."
Ashton played Los Angeles Police Detective Sergeant John Taggart in four Beverly Hills Cop comedies, the most recent of which premiered on Netflix earlier this year.He was also known for his roles in Some Kind of Wonderful, Midnight Run, Curly Sue, Little Big League, Gone Baby Gone, Middle Men and Once Upon a River.
