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‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Actor Gil Hill Has Died at Age 84

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Rest in peace, Gil Hill.

The Beverly Hills Cop star sadly died from pneumonia on Monday, Feb. 29 after previously undergoing treatment for a lung condition, the actor's friend confirmed to Deadline Detroit. He was 84-years-old.

"We are relieved that his passing was peaceful and painless," a family member told the publication. "We ask that you pray for the family and respect our privacy during this very difficult time."

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Gil in Beverly Hills Cop.

Gil was a real-life police detective who was most-known for portraying Inspector Douglas Todd in all three Beverly Hills Cop movies alongside Eddie Murphy.

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The actor — who was married to Delores Hooks from 1955 until her 2015 death — is survived by three children, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Our thoughts are with Gil's family during this difficult time.

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