'Alien' and 'Homicide: Life on the Street' actor Yaphet Kotto dies at 81
'Alien' and 'Homicide: Life on the Street' actor Yaphet Kotto dies at 81 Elise Brisco, USA TODAY Yaphet Kotto, known for roles as Parker in 1979's "Alien" and Lieutenant Al Giardello in "Homicide: Life on the Street," has died. He was 81. Kotto's agent Ryan Goldhar confirmed the news Tuesday. His wife Tessie Sinahon announced his death in a Facebook post Monday. "I'm saddened and still in shocked of the passing of my husband Yaphet of 24 years. He died last night around 10:30pm Philippine time," she wrote. "Rest in Peace Honey, I'm gonna miss you everyday, my bestfr...