Richard Roundtree, ‘Shaft’ Star, Dies at 81 An Iconic Star of Blaxploitation Film The film industry mourns the loss of Richard Roundtree, the iconic star of the 1971 action thriller “Shaft,” who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 81. Roundtree, who had been battling pancreatic cancer, was a trailblazer for African American leading […]
Piper Laurie, Three-Time Oscar Nominee Who Starred in ‘Carrie’ and ‘The Hustler,’ Dies at 91 Introduction Piper Laurie, an iconic Hollywood actress who gained fame after breaking free from the studio system, has passed away at the age of 91. With three Oscar nominations to her name, Laurie’s talent and dedication to her craft were […]
