Islamabad-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.
She wrote: ‘I’m saddened and still in shocked of the passing of my husband Yaphet of 24 years…This is a very painful moment for me to inform you all fans, friends and family of my husband. You still have plan to release your book and build a religious organization based on Yogananda’s Teachings.
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 going to miss you everyday, my best friend, my rock. I love you and you will always be in my heart. Till we meet again.’ A cause of death was not revealed. Yaphet was married three times and is survived by six children.
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