Richard Roundtree, Star of 1970s Movie 'Shaft,' Dead at 81
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Richard Roundtree's manager confirmed to PEOPLE that he died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles from pancreatic cancer.
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Movie icon Richard Roundtree of Shaft dies at 81 due to cancer
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Richard Roundtree, 'Shaft' star, dead at 81
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Richard Roundtree, 'Shaft' icon, dead at 81
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Actor Richard Roundtree, star of 'Shaft,' dies at 81
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Actor Richard Roundtree, star of 'Shaft,' dies at 81
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