Richard Roundtree in Shaft.
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Richard Roundtree, best known for his starring role in the Shaft franchise, died in his home in Los Angeles on October 24. He was 81. His longtime manager, Patrick McMinn, said the cause was pancreatic cancer. “Artists & Representatives Agency mourns the loss of our friend and client Richard Roundtree,” the agency said in a statement to Deadline. “His trailblazing career changed the face of entertainment around the globe and his enduring legacy will be felt for generations to come. Our hearts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.” Roundtree made his name in Hollywood with Shaft, a 1971 blaxploitation classic about a…
