Richard Roundtree: Shaft lead actor dies at 81
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Roundtree was seen as a ground-breaking player with his portrayal of detective John Shaft.
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Roundtree was seen as a ground-breaking player with his portrayal of detective John Shaft.
Full ArticleSamuel L Jackson, who famously played Shaft's nephew in a 2000 sequel, said Roundtree was the best to ever do it
Richard Roundtree, famous for playing the lead in 1971 thriller Shaft, has died from pancreatic cancer aged 81.