Yaphet Kotto the Black actor who portrayed one of the most beloved James Bond villains has died at the age of 81. Kotto’s wife, Tessie Sinahon, first announced his death in a loving Facebook post that was shared to his public page on Monday, March 15.
“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,” Sinahon wrote, noting the actor still had a lot of plans, including offers for movie roles with Tom Cruise, in the G.I. Joe Franchise and more. She went on to praise her life partner.
Written by Basinradio on March 17, 2021
Yaphet Kotto, best known for playing villain Kananga/Mr. Big in the 1973 James Bond movie
The actor’s wife, Tessie Sinahon, announced his death on Facebook, and Kotto’s agent confirmed the news to
Variety. His cause of death was not immediately available.
“You played a villain on some of your movies, but for me you’re a real hero and to a lot of people also,” Sinahon wrote. “A good man, a good father, a good husband and a decent human being, very rare to find.”
Kotto was reportedly born in New York City on Nov. 15, 1939, and started studying acting at age 16 at the Actors Mobile Theater Studio. He made his theatrical debut in a performance of
Mar 16, 2021
Yaphet Kotto, the first Black James Bond villan, has died. He starred in the 1973 Bond flick Live and Let Die . Kotto also known for his spectacular role in Alien passed away at 81 years old.
Kotto was born in New York City in 1939 and kicked off his acting career at age 16 at the Actors Mobile Theater Studio. He is survived by his wife and six children. RIP Mr. Kotto. You will be sorely missed.
"You played a villain on some of your movies but for me you're a real hero and to a lot of people also," his wife, Tessie Sinahon, wrote on Facebook.
Yaphet Kotto, Bond villain and Alien star, dies at 81
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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. He died last night around 10:30pm Philippine time,” sge wrote. “…You played a villain on 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 gonna miss you everyday, my bestfriend, my rock.”