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The actor, whose career spanned more than four decades in Hollywood, died in Los Angeles from pancreatic cancer

Mark Blinch/ReutersRichard Roundtree, the actor who cemented his legacy playing the classy and self-possessed police detective John Shaft in the 1971 film and its sequels, died Tuesday, his manager said. He was 81.Roundtree died at his Los Angeles home after a battle with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement from Patrick McMinn, who managed the actor’s career from 1987 to his death.“Richard’s work and career served as a turning point for African American leading men i...

Richard Roundtree -- the actor known for originating the role of action hero John Shaft -- has died. He was 81 years old.

Roundtree was seen as a ground-breaking player with his portrayal of detective John Shaft.

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Richard Roundtree died of pancreatic cancer at his Los Angeles home on Tuesday.

Roundtree, a pioneer for Black filmmakers and performers was 81.

Samuel L. Jackson, Gabrielle Union and more have paid tribute to 'Shaft' icon Richard Roundtree, who died Tuesday afternoon at age 81.

Richard Roundtree, best known for ‘Shaft,’ died following stricken with pancreatic cancer aged 81

(CNN) — Richard Roundtree, the stage and screen actor best known for his performance as a tough-talking private eye in 1971’s “Shaft,” has died, according to<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://whdh.com/news/shaft-actor-richard-roundtree-has-died-at-81/">Read More</a>