John Ashton, "Beverly Hills Cop" franchise actor, dies at 76

Actor John Ashton, best known for his role as the by-the-book detective in the "Beverly Hills Cop" franchise, has died, his publicist Alan Somers confirmed to CBS News on Sunday. He was 76.

Ashton died Thursday in Ft. Collins, Colorado, after a battle with cancer.

"John was a loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew him," a statement said.