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Richard Roundtree, the actor known for his roles in "Shaft" and "Roots," died at age 81.

Roundtree has the distinction of being among a handful of actors who enjoyed top billing with his first-ever screen credit.

Richard Roundtree, who opened the door to Black filmmakers and performers with his turn as private eye John Shaft, died Tuesday. He was 81. 

Richard Roundtree, the movie star who originated the role of detective John Shaft in the blaxploitation classic, died Tuesday of pancreatic cancer.

Richard Roundtree, best known for playing the titular character in the groundbreaking Shaft franchise, passed away Tuesday, October 24, at age 81. His longtime

Richard Roundtree, the stage and screen actor best known for his performance as a tough-talking private eye...

"Shaft" star Richard Roundtree has died following his brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 81.

Richard Roundtree was heralded as "the first Black action hero" for his role in the iconic 1971 hit Shaft

Richard Roundtree, the stage and screen actor best known for his performance as a tough-talking private eye in 1971’s “Shaft,” has died, according to multiple reports.

Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesRichard Roundtree, best known for playing the titular character in the groundbreaking Shaft franchise, passed away Tuesday, October 24, at age 81. His longtime manager, Patrick McMinn, confirmed to ABC News Roundtree died following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He said Roundtrees family was at his bedside. Roundtree’s career spanned five decades, but it was his portrayal of Detective John Shaft in the 1971 action thriller that established him as ...