IN MEMORIAM: Richard Roundtree, Iconic 'Shaft' Actor, Dies at 81

His longtime manager, Patrick McMinn, confirmed that Roundtree succumbed to pancreatic cancer at his residence in Los Angeles. “Richard’s work and career served as a turning point for African American leading men,” McMinn said. “The impact he had on the industry cannot be overstated.” Roundtree’s legacy extended beyond the 1970s classics. He reprised his iconic role in the 2000 “Shaft” film, sharing the screen with Samuel L. Jackson, who portrayed his nephew.

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IN MEMORIAM: Richard Roundtree, Iconic 'Shaft' Actor, Dies at 81

Classic Hollywood Los Angeles Times - Richard Roundtree, the star of the 1970s “Shaft” film franchise, died Tuesday after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 81. roundtree