Beverly Hills Cop star Judge Reinhold has paid tribute to his longtime good friend and colleague, John Ashton, who has handed away aged 76 following a battle with most cancers.
The duo memorably performed the ‘by the e-book’ police companions Taggart and Rosewood within the hit comedy franchise starring Eddie Murphy. Ashton was the straight man and Rosewood the clown in what grew to become a beloved comedy pairing within the motion pictures.
Reinhold stated final evening: “Thursday evening John appeared like he was sleeping however the Yankees have been on. They gained the sport, clinched the division then John made it to dwelling. Forty years of snickers on display and off. John LIVED his life! My brother, my associate, my Sarge – I really like you. There’s no smoking in Heaven, John.”
Ashton starred within the first two Beverly Hills Cop motion pictures after which this yr reprised his position in Netflix sequel Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.
A rep for Ashton instructed Deadline that the actor died “peacefully” on Thursday in Ft. Collins, CO.
“John was a loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather who will likely be deeply missed by all who knew him,” learn a press release shared by the rep.
“John leaves behind a legacy of affection, dedication, and repair. His reminiscence will endlessly be treasured by his spouse, youngsters, grandchildren, in addition to his brother, sisters, his prolonged household and all who liked him. John’s impression on the world will likely be remembered and celebrated for generations to come back.”
Moreover, Ashton appeared in such movies as Some Type of Fantastic (1987), Midnight Run (1988), Curly Sue (1991), Little Large League (1994), Gone Child Gone (2007), Center Males (2009) and As soon as Upon a River (2019). His TV credit embrace episodes of Columbo, Marvel Lady, M*A*S*H, Starsky & Hutch, Dallas, The A-Workforce, The Twilight Zone, Judging Amy and Legislation & Order: Particular Victims Unit.
Born Feb. 22, 1948 in Springfield, MA and raised in Enfield, CT, Ashton attended Defiance Faculty in Ohio earlier than transferring to College of Southern California, the place he graduated with a BA in theater arts.
Along with appearing, Ashton was additionally an avid golfer, lending his skills to celeb golf tournaments around the globe for numerous causes.
Ashton is survived by spouse of 24 years, Robin Hoye; in addition to Michelle Ashton and Michael Thomas Ashton; his stepchildren Courtney Donovan, Lindsay Curcio and Ashley Hoye; and his grandson Henry.
