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Yaphet Kotto was an actor whose notable roles include engineer Parker in the sci-fi classic “Alien” and Lieutenant Al Giardello in TV’s “Homicide: Life on the Street.”
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Rest in peace bro
C Grant
Acquaintance
November 15, 2023
C Grant
Acquaintance
November 15, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Holly CoxBurkhart
November 14, 2023
To the family.May you find comfort in knowing your loved one is resting safely in our Heavenly Father limitless memory. He counts the number of the stars; He calls all of them by name- psalm 147:4
May 17, 2021
Rest In Peace my friend.. Your friendship
Kindness, will never be forgotten..
Robert Hunt
Friend
May 4, 2021
To the family, many, many friends, colleagues and legions of fans of this wonderful, talented gentleman and actor Yaphet Kotto bring comfort to you during this difficult time in your lives. We enjoyed many of his roles in movies and TV's "Homicide: Life on the Street." We will miss Yaphet Kotto's presence and his many contributions in Hollywood movies. May the love and the special memory you shared with your father and grandfather show how your lives was touched by him. We hope many of the encouraging words and thoughts on this site comforts you during this difficult time also. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. So, treasure that memory. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Yaphet Kotto.
Tony
April 16, 2021
An extraordinary actor who I enjoyed to see in films . May God bless you brother.
Gabriel Flannigan
Friend
March 31, 2021
A fine and well respected actor who I remember from way back in the 70s, he paved the way for many generations in the arts...Prayers & Blessings to the family..
Valenda Newell
March 23, 2021
Alishia
March 22, 2021
My condolences go out to the Kotto family. Yaphet will truly be missed. So sorry for your loss.
Roy
March 22, 2021
So sorry for your loss. He was a great actor. Will be missed. Prayers fir your family.
Cheryl DeHart
March 22, 2021
He was a very gifted actor he will be truly missed may he rest in peace.
March 21, 2021
Debra Ceol
March 19, 2021
Linda Tracy
March 19, 2021
Heartfelt condolences to the Kotto family, so very sorry for your loss, may God give all of you strength and comfort to help you through this very difficult time of your loss.
March 19, 2021
I always enjoyed watching him in the movies, he was my hero. May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sandra Brown
March 19, 2021
marvin green
marvin green
March 19, 2021
My sincere condolences to the Kotto family. May the God of all comfort provide you all the strength to cope with your loss
TD
March 19, 2021
Sincere condolences to the Kotto family, so very sorry for your loss. As you shed your tears over your loss, may your many beautiful memories bring you smiles, may God be with all of you in your time of sorrow.
March 18, 2021
Wow , I am at a loss for words , I loved him and every movie he played in . Condolences to his family
Sam Mayo
Friend
March 18, 2021
Rest in Peace! I loved your work in Homicide, Life on the Streets.
Nancy Sheffield
March 18, 2021
He is an actor that will surely be missed. My condolences to his family and friends and may the God of all comfort be with you in your time of sorrow.
March 18, 2021
To the family and friends of Yaphet Kotto .I wish to extend my condolences to you for this great loss.May God give you peace and comfort during this most difficult time.
March 18, 2021
I am so sorry about the loss of Yaphet. Loved his movies!!! The Kotto family has my deepest condolences. I pray that you will be surrounded continuously with love and support. And, as you go through this difficult time, may Almighty God give you “everlasting comfort” (2 Thess. 2:16).
Jenee
March 18, 2021
Alien was one of my favorite movies of all time. I can't imagine that movie without him. He also played in the first James Bond movie that featured Roger Moore. He was a great actor and left behind an equally notable legacy.
Jason Francis
March 18, 2021
Great actor! My husband and I were huge fans of Homicide, Life on the Street. Such a loss to the acting world. Our deepest sympathies to his loved ones.
Catherine
March 18, 2021
To The Family:
I always enjoyed him during his acting career and Pray that God give you all peace and understanding for your lost. Yaphet is gone but never will be forgotten!!
Dr. Donna Wintons-James
March 18, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family, friends, and admirers of Yaphet Kotto. He was w great actor in movies and television. At this difficult time, may the aged of tender mercies comfort and strengthen you and may your memories remain close to hi.
Mary Smith
Neighbor
March 17, 2021
I am deeply sorry in the passing of Mr. Yaphett Kotto. My sincere condolences to his friends and loved ones. Every night I watch Alien at bedtime, and he was such a great character in that movie as a hero element.
Rest in Peace
Thadrah Bounds
March 17, 2021
He was such a great actor,he will be missed. I enjoyed many of his movies. My sincerest condolences to the family. May you have peace and comfort from almighty God.
March 17, 2021
My condolences to the Mr. Yaphet Kotto for your loss.
March 17, 2021
Who could ever forget this man and his acting abilities. Deepst Sympathy to his family and personal friends. He will be missed. Homicide: Life on the Streets was the best, ever detective series.
March 17, 2021
Hi how are you I am good u I was writing to you to give my condolences to you and your family etc. RIP. I loved his movies etc.. he seemed like a nice person. I will.miss him so. Take care bye. No rush.
Mr jody Brachman
Acquaintance
March 17, 2021
Extending my sympathy and condolences to the family of Yaphet Kotto. He was a great actor. I watched hi in various shows and he was different from others. I pray that his family will know that his life was well lived. God bless the family!
Sylvia
March 17, 2021
My favorite movie that Yaphet was in was Brubaker with Robert Redford, he was great in it. He will be very much missed. Heaven has gained another angel.
Ann Horn
March 17, 2021
Whether a big part or small, he always commanded the screen.
he will be missed.
Baruch dayan emet.
Issy
March 17, 2021
I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Yaphet Kotto. His contributions to the world of entertainment will always be remembered. May God give your family comfort and peace as you mourn his loss. Philippians 4:7
Chris
March 17, 2021
GREAT ACTOR,LOVED HIS ROLE IN JAMES BOND LIVE AND LET DIE
LEE DEAN
March 17, 2021
Truly an incredible actor. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult period.
March 17, 2021
My condolences to his friends and family he was a great incredible actor director and in fine Community leader Representatives community may you rest in peace
David P Call
Coworker
March 17, 2021
To Mr. Kotto's Family
He was an amazing actor; extremely talented and seemingly enjoyed his trade.
He truly will be missed by many.
Carol Dell
March 16, 2021
My Deepest Condolences To His Family One Of My Favorite Actor Rest In God’s Power Mr. Kotto You Will Be Missed & Thank You
Tara Walker
Military
March 16, 2021
He was a great actor . I always enjoyed watching him on Homicide Life on the street. To Kotto's family, I send my thoughts and prayers during this sad time for them. May god give the family peace and comfort.
joan anderson
Friend
March 16, 2021
My deepest condolences to the Kotto family. May you find comfort
in your treasured memories of Your loved one and May God continue to comfort you in the days, months and years ahead. Psalms 119:76
March 16, 2021
You were one of the pillars for Black Actors in the sixties and seventies. Job well done. Rest in Paradise
Raymie Kenner
Acquaintance
March 16, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
james richardson
Acquaintance
March 16, 2021
Oh, what a loss to a handsome and brilliant actor from my childhood. He was truly someone to reckon with in his genre. He will not be forgotten!
Karen Bellmont
March 16, 2021
Good Actor, loved him in Aliens , and other Roles. May God Comfort
Your Family at this most Difficult Time .
A Fan
Sue Willard
Gr. Mich .
March 16, 2021
One of the absolute best!!! Rest easy now.
March 16, 2021
I first saw him on Broadway in The Great White Hope. A great actor and huge presence. God bless.
Carolyn B. Anderson
March 16, 2021
Loved watching your movies with my mom. I pray you sleep in peace.
Antoinette Wells
March 16, 2021
One of the greats! He will be missed. RIP.
Terence B.
March 16, 2021
Godspeed Yaphet, and thank you you for sharing a part of your life with us, and the wonderful, and unforgettable, film and TV memories.
Harry Simpson
March 16, 2021
Very good actor in his profession
Our condolences goes out to the family
Clarence Scutter
March 16, 2021
Deepest sympathy to family and friends of this wonderful character actor. Was truly shocked to learn of his passing.
Yvonne Zepeda
March 16, 2021
GOD BLESS YOU YAPHET KOTTO-YOU WILL BE MISSED-LOVE SYMPATHY & PRAYERS TO FAMILY & FRIENDS-
INGRID STPIERRE
Friend
March 16, 2021
DEBRA CEOL
March 16, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers go out to The family of Mr. Yaphet Kotto. He was one of my favorite character actors. I remembered him from various films and TV series. Most notably from James Bond and various Westerns- The Big Valley and The High Chaparral. Rest in Heaven Mr. Kotto. Thanks for sharing your talents and gifts.
Ken Rudolph
Coworker
March 16, 2021
Enjoyed watching your movies/programmes.
Georgina Waitaiki
March 16, 2021
Rest In Peace, Mr Kotto. I was a big fan of yours.
Janine Woodworth
Acquaintance
March 16, 2021
I will miss him he was around for a long time i remember the first movie i saw him in five card stud and more.he will be missed god bless him. tyrone
tyrone jones
March 16, 2021
Matthew McGuire
March 16, 2021
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