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Richard Roundtree, the pioneering Black actor known for his role as 'Shaft', has passed away at the age of 81. Roundtree, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, made history as the "first Black action hero" in the blaxploitation genre.
He starred in the iconic 1971 film 'Shaft'
Roundtree, who played private eye John Shaft in the Seventies film franchise, died from pancreatic cancer. He was 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.
<b>Veteran action-hero Richard Roundtree passed away as the Shaft actor was suffering from pancreatic cancer.</b> - Veteran Action-Hero Richard Roundtree Passes Away Due to Pancreatic Cancer