Remembering Richard Roundtree: Tributes and Unseen Moments of the Legendary "Shaft" Star

Hollywood stars, including Samuel L. Jackson and Gabrielle Union, paid tribute to actor Richard Roundtree following his death at the age of 81. Roundtree, best known for his role as Detective John Shaft in the "Shaft" film franchise, passed away after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Jackson, who starred alongside Roundtree in the recent "Shaft" movies, described him as "The Prototype" and praised his groundbreaking career. Union, who worked with Roundtree on the show "Being Mary Jane," called him "the coolest man in the room." Other celebrities, including Viola Davis and Carl Weathers, also mourned the loss and acknowledged Roundtree's influence in the industry.