Richard Roundtree, Star of 1970s Movie 'Shaft,' Dead at 81

Richard Roundtree's manager confirmed to PEOPLE that he died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles from pancreatic cancer.

Shaft star Richard Roundtree dies after cancer battle - Entertainment News

Shaft star Richard Roundtree dies aged 81, Ents & Arts News

Richard Roundtree, best known for his leading role in the 1970s Shaft film franchise and the TV series Roots, has died. He was 81. His t

Richard Roundtree Dies: 'Shaft' Star Was 81

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Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, first Black action movie hero, has died

Shaft' Actor Richard Roundtree is Dead At 81

Shaft' Star Richard Roundtree Dead At 81 Following Pancreatic Cancer Battle

Shaft star Richard Roundtree dies aged 81

Richard Roundtree, star of the 1970s 'Shaft' film franchise, has died at 81

Richard Roundtree, Star of 'Shaft' and 'Roots', Dies at 81

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

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