Yaphet Kotto Obituary (2021) - Glens Falls, NY - Post-Star

Yaphet Kotto Obituary

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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Published by Post-Star on Mar. 16, 2021.

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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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