Richard Roundtree Dead at 81: Samuel L. Jackson, Tia Mowry and More React

In the wake of Richard Roundtree’s death, celebrities are paying tribute by shining a light on his career and sharing memories about the late actor. His co-stars, Samuel L. Jackson, Tia Mowry, Gabrielle Union and Marc Curry, all reacted to his death. In a statement to ET, Richard’s talent agency and manager confirmed that he died Tuesday after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.