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Reports indicate that actor Richard Roundtree, best known for his role in the 1971 film “Shaft,” has died at age 81 from pancreatic cancer.Amsterdam News is renowned for its reporting of the news of the day from a Black perspective for 113 years. Donors who choose to give monthly or annually will receive Amsterdam News’ Weekly E-Edition and acclaimed free weekday newsletter Editorially Black delivered by email.Breast cancer is deadlier for Black women.
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