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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 Roundtree's 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 the first Black action hero. He went on to star in the sequels Shaft’s Big Score! and the short...
'Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the 'first Black action' movie hero, has died at 81
Richard Roundtree, a Hollywood icon who played John Shaft in the 1971 introduction to the "Shaft" film franchise, has died after a battle with cancer at age 81.
'Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action movie hero, has died at 81