Shaft actor Richard Roundtree dies aged 81 - Nottinghamshire Live

Samuel L Jackson, who famously played Shaft's nephew in a 2000 sequel, said Roundtree was the best to ever do it

Richard Roundtree, 'Shaft' actor dies at 81: what was the cause of death? - AS USA

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Shaft star Richard Roundtree has died aged 81

Richard Roundtree, iconic Shaft actor, dead at 81

Richard Roundtree, iconic Shaft actor, dead at 81

Richard Roundtree, iconic Shaft actor, dead at 81

Richard Roundtree, Star of 'Shaft' and 'Roots', Dies at 81

Shaft actor Richard Roundtree dies, aged 81 - Gold

Richard Roundtree, Shaft Star, Dead at 81 - IMDb