Reading Time: 2 minutesRichard Roundtree, the actor who made film history as the titular character in the 1971 blaxploitation classic “Shaft,” has died at the age of 81. Roundtree, who had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer two months ago, died on October 25, 2023, at his home in Los Angeles. His death was confirmed by his manager, Patrick McMinn. Roundtree’s portrayal of John Shaft, a private detective who navigated the gritty streets of Harlem with a cool swagger and a sharp wit, was groundbreaking at the time. Shaft was one of the first…
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