RIPBeverly Hills Cop Actor Gil Hill Has Died at Age 84
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.”
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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