Richard Roundtree, Star of Iconic 1970s Movie “Shaft”, Dead at 81

The actor's manager confirmed to PEOPLE that he died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles from pancreatic cancer
The actor's manager confirmed to PEOPLE that he died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles from pancreatic cancer

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

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