Many celebrities took to social media to express their feelings after learning of actor Yaphet Kotto’s death, according to CNN.
Filmmaker Ava DuVernay adopted Twitter to publish a heartfelt tribute to Kotto. «Yaphet Kotto. My mom’s favorite, ”he wrote. “He is one of those actors who deserved more than the roles he got. But he took those roles and made them wonderful anyway. A star. Rest well, sir.
Meanwhile, actor Mark Hamill wrote, “Incredible man. Amazing actor. Incredible race. Thank you Yaphet Kotto ».
Television writer and producer David Simon also remembered Kotto through Twitter. “Regards and respect for Yaphet Kotto, whose film career was legendary even before he came to Baltimore to adorn our television drama. But to me, he will always be Al Giardello, the most unlikely Sicilian, gently lowering the office blinds to frown on detectives in his squad room. [sic]”He gushed about the late actor.
Famous music producer and DJ Mark Ronson also lovingly paid his respects upon learning of Kotto’s passing. Yaphet Kotto in Midnight Run is perhaps one of my favorite straight guy / cop mishaps. Rest in peace, Agent Mosely / Mr. Kotto, ”he said. wrote.
The James Bond franchise also expressed its condolences through the official Twitter account 007. “We are very sorry to hear that Yaphet Kotto, who played Dr. Kananga in Live and Let Die, passed away at the age of 81. Our thoughts are with his family and friends «, the mail read.
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