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.

Richard Roundtree, Black Action Hero Who Played 'Shaft,' Dead At 81

Shaft actor Richard Roundtree passes away at age 81

Richard Gatty in Larkspur, CA

Richard Roundtree, 'Shaft' Star, Dead at 81

US film star Richard Roundtree hailed as 'true icon' after death aged 81

Richard Roundtree Dead: 'Shaft' Actor Was 81

Richard Roundtree, Star of 1970s Movie 'Shaft,' Dead at 81

Shaft' star Richard Roundtree dead at 81 after battle with pancreatic cancer

Richard Roundtree, Black Action Hero Who Played 'Shaft,' Dead At 81

He was simply the best': Richard Roundtree, the actor who played Shaft, has died at 81

Richard Roundtree, Black action hero who played 'Shaft,' dead at 81

Shaft star Richard Roundtree has died aged 81

Shaft' show's actor Richard Roundtree dies at 81

Richard Roundtree, star of the original 'Shaft,' dies at 81

Richard Roundtree, Iconic 'Shaft' Actor, Passes Away at 81