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

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

Shaft' star Richard Roundtree dies at 81, agent says - 6abc

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

Richard Roundtree, Star of 'Shaft,' Is Dead at 81 - The New York Times

Shaft' actor Richard Roundtree dies aged 81

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

Richard Roundtree, 'Shaft' actor, has died at age 81

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

Richard Roundtree, 'Shaft' action hero, dies at 81

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Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action movie hero, has died at 81 - WWAYTV3

Shaft star Richard Roundtree, the trailblazing actor who starred as

Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action