Richard Roundtree

2023 - 10 - 25

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'Shaft' star Richard Roundtree dies at 81 (ABC News)

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 ...

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Richard Roundtree Dead: 'Shaft' Star Was 81 (Variety)

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

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Richard Roundtree, Star of 'Shaft,' Dies at 81 (The New York Times)

While indelibly tied to the role that made him famous in 1971, the actor remained active for more than four decades afterward.

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Richard Roundtree, "Shaft" actor, dies at age 81 (CBS News)

Roundtree's career in film and television spanned more than 50 years and included five "Shaft" movies.

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Richard Roundtree, star of the original 'Shaft,' dies at 81 (NBC News)

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 ...

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Richard Roundtree dead: Star of "Shaft" film franchise (Los Angeles Times)

Often heralded as the first Black action hero, Roundtree shot to superstardom with his portrayal of private eye and smooth lady's man John Shaft in 1971's ...

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Shaft star Richard Roundtree dies aged 81 (The Canberra Times)

Richard Roundtree, a trailblazing actor who played the private eye John Shaft in the Shaft films of the...

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Richard Roundtree, Black action hero who played 'Shaft,' dead at 81 (Reuters)

Richard Roundtree, a trailblazing Black actor who played the private eye John Shaft in the "Shaft" films of the 1970s and also took on dramatic roles ...

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Richard Roundtree, Star of 'Shaft,' Dies at 81 (The New York Times)

While indelibly tied to the role that made him famous in 1971, he remained active for more than four decades afterward.

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Shaft and Roots star Richard Roundtree – a life in pictures (The Guardian)

Actor, who has died in Los Angeles aged 81, became the first black action hero when he shot to stardom in the 1971 blaxploitation crime thriller.

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Richard Roundtree, star of 'Shaft,' dies at 81 (NPR)

Private eye John Shaft was a new kind of figure in film: unapologetically Black with swagger. He clapped back at white cops, he busted mobsters, ...

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Trailblazing 'Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered first Black ... (PBS NewsHour)

Richard Roundtree, the trailblazing actor for Black filmmakers who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective in the 1971 action movie "Shaft" and ...

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Richard Roundtree, Star of Shaft, Dead at 81 (Vulture)

Richard Roundtree, best known for his starring role in the 'Shaft' franchise, died on October 24 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

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Richard Roundtree, <i>Shaft</i> Star, Dies at 81 (TIME)

The trailblazing actor, who starred as the private detective in several "Shaft" films beginning in the early 1970s, has died. He was 81.

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Reports: Richard Roundtree, 'Shaft' star, has died (CNN)

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 ...

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