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Mar 16, 2021 · After his divorce from Rita, Yaphet married Tony Pettyjohn, and the two of them also had three children together. They got divorced in 1989, and Yaphet married Tessie Sinahon, his third wife, almost a decade later. The two of them remained together until his death.
Later, Kotto married Toni Pettyjohn, and they also had three children together, before divorcing in 1989. Kotto married his third wife, Tessie Sinahon, who is from the Philippines, in 1998. Kotto was versed in the Hebrew liturgy and incorporated Jewish prayers at turning points throughout his life.
Physically imposing, intense Yaphet Kotto was one of the few actors of his generation to succeed in breaking racial stereotypes in Hollywood. He was born in Harlem, New York, the son of Gladys, a nurse and army officer, and Abraham Kotto, a businessman-turned-construction worker.
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Mar 16, 2021 · Yaphet Kotto, best known for playing a villain in 1973 James Bond movie Live and Let Die, has died at the age of 81.
Mar 16, 2021 · The couple separated when Mr. Kotto was a child, and he was raised by his maternal grandparents. Mr. Kotto said his career path was set by a fateful trip to the movies.
Mar 16, 2021 · Years later, he took one of his children to the spot where he had watched Dr. King. Suddenly, a group of Japanese tourists ran up to him. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) KOTTO: They all were...
Mar 16, 2021 · Yaphet Kotto, the charismatic actor who faced off with James Bond, a deadly alien and devious criminals in his long career, has died at age 81.
