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.

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

Richard Roundtree, star of the original 'Shaft,' dies at 81

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

Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action

Richard Roundtree, Star of 'Shaft' and 'Roots', Dies at 81

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

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

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Star Of The Original 'Shaft,' Richard Roundtree Dies At 81

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