Richard Roundtree, Star of Iconic 1970s Movie “Shaft”, Dead at 81

The actor's manager confirmed to PEOPLE that he died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles from pancreatic cancer
The actor's manager confirmed to PEOPLE that he died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles from pancreatic cancer

Richard Roundtree, star of 'Shaft,' dies at 81 : NPR

Stars Mourn the Death of Richard Roundtree

Stars Mourn the Death of Richard Roundtree

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Richard Roundtree's best ever roles, from Shaft to Roots: iconic actor dies aged 81

Shaft' star Richard Roundtree has died at 81

Shaft' actor Richard Roundtree dies at 81

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Iconic 'Shaft' star Richard Roundtree dies at 81, Entertainment

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Richard Roundtree, 'Shaft' star, has died

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