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Richard Roundtree, best known for playing the titular character in the groundbreaking Shaft franchise, passed away Tuesday, October 24, at age 81. His longtime manager, Patrick McMinn, confirmed to ABC News Roundtree died following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He said Roundtree’s family was at his bedside. Roundtree’s career […]
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Richard Roundtree, 'Shaft' Star, Dead at 81
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Shaft' star Richard Roundtree dies at 81 - 5 Eyewitness News
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US Actor, Richard Roundtree, Dies At 81
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Shaft' Star Richard Roundtree Dead At 81
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ABC7 News on X: Richard Roundtree, who starred in the classic blaxploitation film Shaft has died at 81, his manager confirms. / X
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