YAPHET KOTTO

They both carved out sterling reputations as military and political leaders over years of public service.

Passage: In memoriam "Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including actor Yaphet Kotto, star of "Live and Let Die" and "Alien."

Yaphet Kotto, the actor known for his role in "Alien" and as James Bond villain Mr. Big in "Live and Let Die," has died at age 81, his wife announced on Facebook. This is a very painful moment for me to inform you all fans, friends and family of my husband," Tessie Sinahon wrote. He was born in New York City in 1939 and, by age 16, was studying at Actors Mobile Theater Studio. I'm saddened and still in shocked of the passing of my husband Yaphet of 24 years. A good man, a good father, a good husband and a decent human being, very rare to find," Sinahon said.

FILE - Actor Yaphet Kotto appears on his wedding day in Baltimore, Md. Kotto, the commanding actor of the James Bond film Live and Let Die and as Lt. Al Giardello on the 90's NBC police drama "Homicide: Life on the Street, died Monday, March 15, 2021 at age 81. Kottos wife, Tessie Sinahon, announced his death Monday in a Facebook post. (AP Photo/John Gillis, File)NEW YORK – 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. Kotto’s wife, Tessie Sinahon, announced his death Monday in a Facebook post.

Yaphet Kotto, the actor known for his role in "Alien" and as James Bond villain Mr. Big in "Live and Let Die," has died at age 81, his wife announced on Facebook. This is a very painful moment for me to inform you all fans, friends and family of my husband," Tessie Sinahon wrote. He was born in New York City in 1939 and, by age 16, was studying at Actors Mobile Theater Studio. I'm saddened and still in shocked of the passing of my husband Yaphet of 24 years. A good man, a good father, a good husband and a decent human being, very rare to find," Sinahon said.