Shaft star Richard Roundtree dies after cancer battle
'Shaft' star Richard Roundtree has died aged 81 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The actor - best known for playing suave detective John Shaft in 1971 action movie 'Shaft' and its sequel - passed away on Tuesday (24.10.23) at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by his loved ones. A statement from the actor's agency confirmed the sad news to People.com: "Artists and Representatives Agency mourns the loss of our friend and client Richard Roundtree. His trailblazing career changed the face of entertainment around the globe and his enduring legacy will be felt for generations to come. Our hea...