//Yaphet Kotto of 'Live and Let Die,' 'Alien,' dies at 81

Yaphet Kotto of 'Live and Let Die,' 'Alien,' dies at 81

Yaphet Kotto, the commanding actor who brought tough magnetism and stately gravitas to films including the James Bond movie “Live and Let Die” and “Alien,” has died. He was 81. Kotto’s wife, Tessie Sinahon, announced his death Monday in a Facebook post. She said he died Monday in the Philippines. Kotto’s agent, Ryan Goldhar, confirmed Kotto’s death. “You played a villain on some of