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John Ashton obituary

American actor best known for his role as Sergeant John Taggart in the Beverly Hills Cop films

The Guardian - UK

Veteran Actor John Ashton, Known For 'Beverly Hills Cop,' Dies

Renowned actor John Ashton, best known for 'Beverly Hills Cop,' passes away at 76. His iconic roles will be remembered by fans and colleagues.

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John Ashton, 'Beverly Hills Cop' actor, dies at 76

John Ashton, the veteran character actor who memorably played the gruff but lovable police detective John Taggart in the “Beverly Hills Cop” films, has died

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John Ashton death: Beverly Hills Cop actor dies aged 76 after battle with cancer

As well as playing Detective Sergeant John Taggart in the Beverly Hills Cop films, Ashton was known for his roles in ‘Some Kind of Wonderful’ and ‘Midnight Run’

The Independent UK

Judge Reinhold on Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F: ‘I’m proud to play a cop’

The actor returns as Billy Rosewood for the fourth instalment of the action comedy. He talks to Kate Solomon about the fight against greed, instant stardom and espressos with lemon as she assesses the highs and lows of his career

The Independent UK

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F review: Eddie Murphy’s much-hyped sequel fails to get with the times

Reboot comes to the table with nothing to prove, nothing to say, and nothing for Murphy to work with

The Independent UK

He played for the Psychedelic Furs, hung out with an overdosing Phil Lynott, fingered Andy Warhol’s bullet wounds and once tipped a pint of beer over singer Richard Butler. Duncan Kilburn remembers his years of living dangerously

At the end of last year, a guest saxophonist appeared with the Sisters of Mercy. He was Duncan Kilburn, formerly of the Psychedelic Furs, and a man with an interesting story to tell…

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25 Supporting Characters From '80s Movies That Don't Get Enough Credit

The star isn't always the only hero, but they're always the one we remember, so let's take some time to remember the supporting characters.

Cinemablend

UK accused of ‘backward step’ for axing top climate diplomat role

Exclusive: Previous holder says loss is ‘disappointing’ and damages UK’s ability to spur global climate action

The Guardian - UK

Dispersal order extended after spate of intimidation and antisocial behaviour

Officers will remain in Woolton Village until the early hours of Monday

Liverpool Echo

Old people 'scared to leave homes' as village taken over by youths with fireworks

One resident in the leafy suburb of Liverpool, described it as like 'living in Dodge City' as the elderly fear leaving their homes and residents say they have been assaulted

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