John Ashton died this Thursday, September 26, 2024, in his home in Fort Collins, Colorado. The actor, who began his career in the early 1970s, died of cancer. He was 76 years old.
Although he has appeared in numerous television series, including Wonder Woman, Starsky and Hutch, Dallas, The A-Team or even New York: special unitit was through a character in the cinema that John Ashton became known to the general public: that of Sergeant John Taggart in Beverly Hills Copthe film which propelled Eddie Murphy to the rank of world star in 1984. John Ashton took up this role in the second part released in 1987, then the fourth, unveiled earlier this year on Netflix.
The casting of John Ashton opposite Robert De Niro
John Ashton also played opposite Robert De Niro in 1988 in Midnight Run. In an interview with Collider last July, he revealed the memorable behind-the-scenes details of his casting. : “Bobby (Robert De Niro, editor’s note) handed me these matches, which I was about to take when he threw them on the ground and stared into my eyes. I looked at the matches, then I looked at him, and I said, ‘F— you,’ and he said, ‘F— you too.’ And I said, ‘Fuck you.’ I know all the other actors had picked up the matches to give back to him, and I found out that as soon as I left the room, he said ‘I want him’ because he wanted someone who would care about him. head”.
“Generations to come will remember and celebrate John’s impact on the world”
“John leaves behind his love, his dedication and everything he had to offer.” declared Alan Somers, his agent, to the American site TMZ. And to continue: “His memory will be forever cherished by his wife, his children, his grandchildren, as well as his brothers, his sisters, the rest of his family and all those who loved him. Generations to come will remember and celebrate John’s impact on the world.”.
His family has indicated that they wish all donations in honor of John Ahston to benefit Pathways Hospice Care. The actor leaves behind his wife of 24 years, Robin Hoye, as well as his two children, three stepchildren and grandson.
