Richard Roundtree

2023 - 10 - 24

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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 Dies: 'Shaft' Star Was 81 (Deadline)

Richard Roundtree, who broke ground with his signature role in the Shaft movie franchise, passed away this afternoon.

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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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Richard Roundtree Dead: 'Shaft' Star Was 81 (Hollywood Reporter)

Richard Roundtree, who opened the door to Black filmmakers and performers with his turn as private eye John Shaft, died Tuesday. He was 81.

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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, 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 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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Actor Richard Roundtree, star of 'Shaft,' dies at 81 (KPTV.com)

Richard Roundtree, ...

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Richard Roundtree, Star of Iconic 1970s Movie Shaft, Dead at 81 (PEOPLE.com)

Richard Roundtree's manager confirmed to PEOPLE that he died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles from 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, he remained active for more than four decades afterward.

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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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