Shaft Star Richard Roundtree Dead at 81

Richard Roundtree, known for his role in the 'Shaft' franchise, has died. He was 81. ET can confirm the actor died after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

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Shaft' star Richard Roundtree dead at 81

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

Richard Roundtree, Shaft Star, Dies At 81

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Richard Roundtree, 'Shaft' Star, Dead at 81

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Shaft Star Richard Roundtree Dead at 81

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Richard Roundtree, best known for playing the character in the groundbreaking “Shaft” franchise, died Tuesday at age 81 following a brief…

Richard Roundtree Dies: 'Shaft' Star Was 81

Shaft Star Richard Roundtree Dead at 81

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Richard Roundtree, star of the original 'Shaft,' dies at 81