Actor Yaphet Kotto, James Bond villain and Alien star, dies aged 81

James Bond star Yaphet Kotto, who played the first black 007 villain in 1973’s Live And Let Die, has passed away aged 81. The death of the actor – who starred alongside the late Roger Moore as Mr Big/Dr Kananga in the 007 film – was announced by his wife Sinahon Thessa on Tuesday.      She wrote: ‘I’m … Read more

James Bond villain Yaphet Kotto dies aged 81 as his family pay tribute

James Bond villain Yaphet Kotto dies aged 81 as his family pay tribute to the ‘real hero’ actor By Eve Buckland For Mailonline Published: 07:33 GMT, 16 March 2021 | Updated: 07:37 GMT, 16 March 2021 James Bond actor Yaphet Kotto, who played the villain in 1973’s Live And Let Die, has passed away aged … Read more