Samuel L Jackson Remembers Late ‘Shaft’ Co-Star Richard Roundtree: ‘Love You Brother’

Samuel L Jackson is paying tribute to his late co-star Richard Roundtree.

The 74-year-old Marvel actor starred alongside Richard in the 2000 Shaft movie, as well as the 2019 comedic sequel of the same name.

Samuel took over the franchise from original star Richard, who played the original John Shaft in the 1971 film.

“Richard Roundtree, The Prototype, The Best To Ever Do It!! SHAFT, as we know it is & will always be His Creation!! His passing leaves a deep hole not only in my heart, but I’m sure a lotta y’all’s, too🤎👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾Love you Brother, I see you walking down the Middle of Main Street in Heaven & Issac’s Conducting your song🎶🎶👊🏾coat blowin’ in wind!! Angels whispering, “That Cat SHAFT Is A Bad Mutha, Shutcho Mouth!! But I’m Talkin’ Bout SHAFT!! THEN WE CAN DIGIT👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾‼️‼️‼️‼️💯💯💯💯🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎,” Samuel shared on Instagram.

Richard passed away on Tuesday afternoon (October 24) after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Our continued thoughts go out to Richard Roundtree‘s family and loved ones during this time.