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...

Richard Roundtree Dead: ‘Shaft’ & ‘Family Reunion’ Star Dies at 81

Richard Roundtree has sadly passed away. The Shaft and Family Reunion star died at the age of 81 on Tuesday afternoon (October 24), his longtime manager Patrick McMinn confirmed. Variety reports that the Golden Globe-nominated actor passed after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.   “Richard’s work and career served as a turning point for African American leading men in film,” Patrick shared in a statement. “The impact he...