Richard Roundtree Dead: 'Shaft' Actor Was 81

The Shaft actor's manager said the actor had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and died at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

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ACTOR RICHARD ROUNDTREE OF “SHAFT” FAME, DIES AT 81!