Bond villain who starred opposite Roger Moore has died at 81

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Yaphet Kotto has sadly died.

Yaphet Kotto, the compelling character actor who portrayed police lieutenant Al Giardello onHomicide: Life on the Street, a space traveler inAlienand a supervillainin Live and Let Die, has died. He was 81.

Yaphet Kotto, a James Bond villain but real-life “hero,” has died. He was 81. Social media salutes and tributes are being made to the late “Live and Let Die” star whose death was first announced by his wife Tessie Sinahon Monday night.“I’m saddened and still in shocked of the passing of my husband Yaphet of 24 years.

It's unclear what caused Kotto's death.He was born in New York City in 1939 and, by age 16, was studying at Actors Mobile Theater Studio. He made his stage debut at age 19 in .Kotto's first big film role came in 1972 as Lieutenant Pope in «Across 110th Street.» One year later, Kotto became the first Black Bond villain.«You played a villain on some of your movies but for me you're a real hero and to a lot of people also.

Yaphet Kotto, best known for roles in "Alien" and the James Bond film "Live and Let Die" has died at age 81.  The actor’s wife, Tessie Sinahon, issued a statement on Facebook Monday night announcing news of his passing. She did comment on a cause of death.  "I'm saddened and still in shocked of the passing of my husband Yaphet of 24 years.

Variety.The actor, who starred in Alien, Running Man and James Bond film Live and Let Die among others, has been remembered by fans and collaborators alike across social media.“I’m saddened and still in shocked of the passing of my husband Yaphet of 24 years. He died last night around 10:30pm Philippine time,” Kotto’s wife Tessie Sinahon wrote on Facebook last night (March 15).Posted by Yaphet Kotto on Monday, March 15, 2021Her tribute continued: “…You played a villain on some of your movies but for me you’re a real hero and to a lot of people also.

James Bond film Live and Let Die, has died aged 81. Variety reports that Kotto’s agent, Ryan Goldhar, confirmed the news, as his wife, Tessie Sinahon, posted of his death on Facebook.

Yaphet Kotto, the American actor known for being the first major Black James Bond villain, has died at the age of 81.

Ellise Shafer administratorYaphet Kotto, an actor known for his performances in “Alien,” the James Bond film “Live and Let Die” and the television series “Homicide: Life on the Street,” has died, his agent Ryan Goldhar confirmed to Variety. He was 81.Kotto’s wife, Tessie Sinahon, first posted about Kotto’s death on Facebook Monday night.“I’m saddened and still in shocked of the passing of my husband Yaphet of 24 years.