Richard Roundtree Dead: 'Shaft' Actor Was 81

The Shaft actor's manager said the actor had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and died at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

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Richard Roundtree, Black action hero who played 'Shaft,' dead at 81

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Richard Roundtree: Shaft actor dies at 81

ABC News - Actor Richard Roundtree has died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 81, rep confirms to ABC News. Read more

Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action movie hero, has died at 81, National Entertainment

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