Richard Roundtree, beloved star of Shaft, dead at 81
Richard Roundtree, the legendary star of Shaft, is dead at 81 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Richard Roundtree, the legendary star of Shaft, is dead at 81 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Richard Roundtree, who played the iconic lead character in the 1971 movie Shaft and its sequels, has died at the age of 81. The actor passed away on Tuesday “after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer with his family at his bedside,” per our sister site Deadline. “Artists & Representatives Agency mourns the loss of …
Word’s come in that Shaft actor Richard Roundtree has passed away at the 81 years of age.
Richard Roundtree is considered to be the first Black action hero with his portrayal of John Shaft.
Richard Roundtree, known for his revolutionary work in action films like the Shaft franchise, has died. He was 81.