John Ashton, famous for playing Detective John Taggart in the “Beverly Hills Cop” movies, has sadly passed away at the age of 76. Now, his family has a special request.
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John Ashton died peacefully in Ft. Collins, Colorado, this past Thursday. His family and friends are heartbroken over his loss.
He passed away after bravely fighting cancer, according to his representative, Alan Somers. Somers shared that Ashton’s legacy is one of “love, dedication, and service,” and his family will continue to celebrate his life. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, siblings, and more.
To honor the late actor’s life and legacy, the family is asking for donations to be made to Pathways Hospice Care in his memory.
Ashton was a well-known name in Hollywood for over 50 years, lighting up screens with more than 200 film, TV, and stage performances. While fans loved many of his roles, it was his portrayal of the straight-laced detective alongside Eddie Murphy’s wild cop character, Axel Foley, that made him a household name.
Ashton’s character, Detective Billy Rosewood, provided the perfect contrast to his co-star’s character, adding energy and humor to the films.
The film was a major success and established Ashton’s name in Hollywood. In July of this year, “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” premiered. In an interview, Ashton revealed that the film had taken 20 years to make before finally being released.
He mentioned there was a lot of uncertainty surrounding the film, to the point that he had given up on the idea and moved on to other projects. By the time he received a call about the film, he was already working on another project in Chicago.
After finishing his film, he went to L.A. to meet director Mark Molloy. Ashton knew that the film could only move forward if Murphy approved the script.
He said he knew he could fully commit to the project when Murphy greenlit the script and Jerry Bruckheimer joined as a producer.
In addition to his iconic role in “Beverly Hills Cop,” Ashton also had notable appearances in the show “M*A*S*H” and played Eric Stoltz’s father in the John Hughes comedy-drama “Some Kind of Wonderful.”
He started his career at a young age, with his first professional role in a production of “Othello” at the Hartford Stage Company. He later toured the world in various theater productions.
Ashton received great recognition for his acting, including an LA Method Fest award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Once Upon a River.”
He also appeared in several films, including “Death in Texas” (2020), “American Christmas” (2019), and “My Little Baby” (2019), among others.
Beyond his career, he was a devoted family man. He leaves behind his wife of 24 years, Robin Hoye, and his children, Michelle and Michael Thomas Ashton.
He is also survived by his stepchildren, Courtney Donovan, Lindsay Curcio, and Ashley Hoye, as well as his grandson Henry, his sisters Sharon Ann Ashton and Linda Jean Ashton, and his brother Edward Richard Ashton.
Paris Hilton Shares Genuine Family Pics, but People Are Saying the Same Thing
Paris Hilton’s 8-month-old daughter, London, is visiting the capital of England for the first time. The socialite shared some adorable posts from their trip to the city that shares her daughter’s name. Fans gushed over the little girl’s cuteness, and people were quick to share their opinions about her posts.
The 43-year-old heiress posted an adorable video of herself showering her baby daughter, London Hilton Reum, with kisses during their inaugural trip to England’s capital. “London is in London!” exclaimed Paris at the start of the video. She then added, “Hi, smiley girl!”
Paris’ post served as a glamorous promotion for her family’s renowned hotel, The London Hilton. She included hashtags such as #ItMattersWhereYouStay, #HiltonPartner, and #HiltonForTheStay to highlight the partnership.
A few days later, the TV personality shared a series of new photos featuring her husband, Carter, their daughter, London, and their son, Phoenix, posing at the entrance of The London Hilton. She captioned the post, “London Hilton at The London Hilton!” and once again included the promotional hashtags.
Fans quickly showered the star with compliments about her adorable family, especially noting how cute the little girl is.
One person remarked, “Can we talk about how cute London looks in pink?” while another added, “London is already a sliving icon.” A third exclaimed, ’’Your family is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!! Little Miss London Hilton looks just like you and your siblings when they were babies!!!
While the photos are undeniably sweet and picture-perfect, people online expressed concern about the socialite leveraging her family to promote her business, as one observer noted, “Using her baby to promote her business. Classic.”
Our hearts are warmed by looking at this beautiful family. Another celebrity child who recently captivated attention with her stunning beauty is Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet’s 16-year-old daughter Lola. You can see her gorgeous photos here.
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