He was simply the best': Richard Roundtree, the actor who played Shaft, has died at 81

Richard Roundtree, the actor who played the iconic action hero Shaft, has died at 81 from pancreatic cancer on 24 October. Roundtree died at his home in Los Angeles, California.

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Richard Roundtree, Shaft Star, Dead At 81

Actor Richard Roundtree, star of 'Shaft,' dies at 81

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Shaft Star Richard Roundtree Dead at 81

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Richard Roundtree, Star Of 'Shaft,' Dead At 81

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Shaft' star Richard Roundtree dead at 81 after battle with pancreatic cancer