Shaft' star Richard Roundtree dead at 81

Richard Roundtree, the trailblazing actor who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective in several "Shaft" films beginning in the early 1970s, has died. He was 81.

Richard Roundtree, Star of 1970s Movie 'Shaft,' Dead at 81

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Deadline Hollywood on X: Richard Roundtree, who broke ground with his signature role in the Shaft movie franchise, passed away this afternoon, Oct. 24, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer with

Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action movie hero, has died at 81

Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action movie hero, has died at 81 - WHYY

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Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action movie hero, has died at 81

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