BEVERLY HILLS, March 16, (THEWILL) – American actor, Yaphet Federick Kotto, popular for his roles in “Alien,” the James Bond film “Live and Let Die” and the television series “Homicide: Life on the Street,” is dead at the age of 81.
Ryan Goldhar, his agent, confirmed the sad news to Variety.
Also, his wife, Tessie Sinahon, posted the news of the death of the late actor on Facebook on Monday.
“I’m saddened and still shocked at the passing of my husband Yaphet of 24 years. He died last night around 10:30 pm Philippine time. You played a villain in some of your movies but for me, you’re a real hero and to a lot of people also. A good man, a good father, a good husband and a decent human being, very rare to find. One of the best actor in Hollywood, a legend. Rest in Peace Honey, I’m going to miss you every day, my best friend, my rock,” she wrote.
Kotto is survived by his wife and six children.
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