Actor Yaphet Kotto Passes Away at 81

Yaphet Kotto, an actor known for his roles across television and film, has died at 81. 

Kotto died on March 14 in the Philippines where he lived with his wife. His cause of death was not provided. 

His on-screen work began in the late '60s throughout the '90s in notable films such as "Alien," "The Running Man," Midnight Run," and "Live and Let Die" in which he played the iconic Bond villain Mr. Big.