Richard Roundtreedied and Hollywood is reacting to the news as they remember the late actor.
Samuel L. Jackson was one of thefirst celebrities to pay tributeto Roundtree having worked together in the reboot ofShaft.
Jackson said that Roundtrees passing leaves a deep hole not only in my heart.
Richard RoundtreeCourtesy Everett Collection
He was simply the best & we all loved him.
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Working with Richard Roundtree was a dream.
His legendary role as SHAFT, transcended the screen, defining an era.
Rest in power, Richard.
The original SHAFT!!!
His performance influenced so many and so much.
And he was a great guy!
#NeverForgotten #BePeace.
I just heard, the icon that is Richard Roundtree is gone.
The original SHAFT!!!
His performance influenced so many and so much.
I was so glad to have him watch me perform this summer.
It was a great honor to meet him with my manager @ampharris in Indianapolis at Indiana Black Expo.
