Yaphet Kotto, , 'Live and Let Die' <br />and 'Alien' Star, Dead at 81.<br />Kotto's wife, Tessie Sinahon, shared <br />news of his death via Facebook.<br />You played a villain on some of your movies but for me you’re a real hero and to a lot of people also. , Tessie Sinahon, via Facebook.<br />A good man, a good father, a good husband and a decent human being, very rare to find …, Tessie Sinahon, via Facebook.<br />Rest in Peace Honey, I’m gonna miss you everyday, my best friend, my rock. I love you and you will always be in my heart. Till we meet again!, Tessie Sinahon, via Facebook.<br />Other films Kotto was known for include <br />'Truck Turner,' 'Raid on Entebbe' and 'Blue Collar.'.<br />He also had a long-running TV role as <br />Al Giardello on 'Homicide: Life on the Street.'
