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John Ashton
1948 - 2024
John Ashton
1948 - 2024
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BORN
1948
DIED
2024
John Ashton Obituary
John Ashton was an actor best known for his work in "Some Kind of Wonderful" and the "Beverly Hills Cop" movies.
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22 Entries
kathy corkum
September 24, 2025
As I had said before I had a crush on him since we went to Jr High together and I miss seeing his messages on Facebook and that he will never be in another movie!! I can't watch any of his movies without crying!!!
kathy corkum
May 19, 2025
I went to Jr High and High School with John and of course I had a crush on him!!
Bob Sama
December 17, 2024
Forever Taggart.......
chip fitts
October 29, 2024
I can't think of any actor who could have played Sgt. Taggart as well as John Ashton did, So great in Beverly Hills Cop films with Eddie Murphy, Ronny Cox and Judge Reinhold. Also really good as Mike's brother Roy in Breaking Away.
He will be greatly missed. R.I.P,
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Becky Hauser
October 19, 2024
He made incredible spaghetti!
Robin Griego
October 14, 2024
Will miss you John
adreanne good
October 13, 2024
my condolences go out to the family a beautiful person with a heart of gold riheavenly peace gone but never forgotten
Betty G
October 10, 2024
Michelle,
So sorry to hear of your father´s passing. I worked with you a lifetime ago at The Confectionery.
Evie
October 5, 2024
You made me laugh in the Beverly House hills cop movies 1 and 2 and of course Axel F. May God welcome you into his kingdom. May you continue making people laugh up there and You will be deeply missed!
Nancy Maxa
October 4, 2024
Met him years ago at a pub in Enfield and my mom knew his mom. Such a nice down to earth man and as always proud he came from my town. Loved his movies and he will live on in them. Thanks for the memories!
David Interlande
October 4, 2024
John and I both graduated from EHS in 1966. John was always a good guy in high school and well liked. He played the part of Judd Fry in "Oklahoma" that our Drama Group did in our senior year. I had a small part playing the sheriff Cord Elam. I got to pronounce Judd Fry as dead during the play. When we did the play for elementary students, they was big round of applause when I said Judd was dead. There's no round of applause for the death of John Ashton. However, we can all give applause and praise for the life that John lived. Amen.
Michael Cotnoir
October 4, 2024
Thank you John for a great athletic and drama career in Enfield, CT. You made us laugh and smile in all of your amazing film roles. RIP to a great man who never forgot his roots.
Jenee Emlyn
October 4, 2024
I am so sorry about the loss of John, I remember him in Beverly Hills Cop and he will never be forgotten. The Ashton family has my deepest condolences and I pray that you will be surrounded continuously with love and support. As you go through this difficult time, may Almighty God give you "everlasting comfort" (2 Thess. 2:16).
Penelope Moser Freeman
October 3, 2024
I knew John at USC, we did a musical together. We all loved him very much.
Drew
October 3, 2024
One of my favorite customers at the post office. He was the kindest people iv ever met and talked to him all the time when he came in to send out fan mail. R.i.p you will be forever missed.
RB
October 3, 2024
A great actor, and a familiar face from some good movies. Condolences to the Ashton family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with in your time of loss.
Jana LaScala
October 2, 2024
Rest in peace John. I had the pleasure of taking care of you at PVH awhile ago. I loved you in all your movies, especially Beverly Hills Cop. You will never be forgotten.
Carson Loveless
September 30, 2024
Condolences to his family
Elizabeth Bell
September 30, 2024
RIP John Ashton
Lara Dasso Nusbaum
September 30, 2024
Met him at our college graduation. Very nice man and his daughter was a good friend of mine. I am truly sorry for your loss. If someone could give Michelle my information. We went to college together and I would love to reconnect. I live in the Denver area. Lara Dasso 630-240-2310.
Brad Flynn
September 30, 2024
I came to know John at several celebrity charity events that I attend annually. I was never a celebrity, but John always treated as tho I were one. What a nice man, I enjoyed our times together on the golf course and I will miss him. To John's family, I send my heart felt condolences, he was a wonderful man. Rest in peace my friend. Brad Flynn, Lexington KY
Dianna
September 30, 2024
I think I've seen everything that he's done, and have always enjoyed his work. I will always love the Beverly Hills movies as my favorites! Thank you, Dianna Harbin-Wilson
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