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.
Keep reading to learn more.
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.
Elon Musk’s Savage Four-Word Reply to Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift Booed at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans
Taylor Swift had an unexpected moment at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, where the reception was far from welcoming.
Not only did her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs leave the game without a victory, but Swift herself faced loud boos when she appeared on the big screen.
Swift’s Reaction to the Crowd
Despite being one of the most beloved music icons with a massive global fanbase, Swift wasn’t spared from a less-than-friendly reception at the Super Bowl.
Attending the game at Caesars Superdome to support Kelce, Swift was simply enjoying the matchup when cameras caught her on screen. However, rather than cheers, the crowd erupted in boos.
Seemingly caught off guard, Swift turned to her friend, rapper Ice Spice, and was seen mouthing, “What is going on?” Her reaction suggested genuine surprise at the unexpected negativity.
A possible explanation? Swift, originally from Pennsylvania, has publicly supported the Philadelphia Eagles in the past. She was even spotted wearing an Eagles sweatshirt in New York City years ago. But since dating Kelce, she has aligned herself with the Chiefs—a shift some Eagles fans in the stadium may not have appreciated.
Donald Trump Chimes In
The moment didn’t escape the attention of former President Donald Trump, who took to Truth Social to comment.
“The only one who had a tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs was Taylor Swift. She got BOOED out of the stadium. MAGA is very unforgiving!” he wrote.
Meanwhile, Trump himself received a notably warm welcome from the crowd, with many fans showing excitement at his presence.
The Twitter account End Wokeness also highlighted the contrast, tweeting: “Taylor Swift got mercilessly booed. Trump got a hero’s welcome. Total culture shift.”
Elon Musk’s Take
Elon Musk, a frequent critic of Swift and a vocal Trump supporter, weighed in with a short but sharp comment: “Vibe shift is real.”
This isn’t the first time Musk has taken jabs at Swift. After she publicly endorsed Kamala Harris, Musk previously joked, “Fine Taylor… you win… I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life,” referencing Swift’s lighthearted “childless cat lady” remark.
While Swift may have faced boos at the Super Bowl, her dedicated fanbase remains unwavering. As for the crowd’s reaction, it seems sports loyalty and politics continue to be major talking points, even in the entertainment world.
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