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10/24: America Decides
'Shaft' star Richard Roundtree dies at 81 following brief cancer battle
Richard Roundtree, best known for playing the titular character in the groundbreaking “Shaft” franchise, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 24, at age 81. His longtime manager, Patrick McMinn, confirmed to ABC News Roundtree died following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. PHOTO: Richard Roundtree attends the premiere of “Shaft” at AMC […]
