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Yaphet Kotto, ‘Alien’ and ‘Live and Let Die’ actor, dies at 81 - The New York Beacon

The acclaimed Kotto made memorable appearances in a range of classics on both the big and small screen. Enigmatic screen star Yaphet Kotto has died at the age of 81. Kotto, who may have been best known for his role as Dennis Parker in the original 1979 Alien film, […]

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