Richard Roundtree, Iconic 'Shaft' Star, Passes Away at 81
TL;DR
Richard Roundtree, the actor known for his role as John Shaft in the 1971 film "Shaft," has passed away at the age of 81. Roundtree's portrayal of the iconic Black action hero made him a movie star and helped redefine African American masculinity in the industry. He continued to act for over four decades, taking on diverse roles in both film and television. Roundtree's cause of death was pancreatic cancer, which had been diagnosed two months prior.
Topics:top-newsobituary#african-american-actor#blaxploitation-movies#obituary#pancreatic-cancer#richard-roundtree#shaft
- Richard Roundtree, Star of 'Shaft,' Dies at 81 The New York Times
- Reports: Richard Roundtree, 'Shaft' star, has died CNN
- Shaft Star Richard Roundtree Dead at 81 Entertainment Tonight
- 'Shaft' Star Richard Roundtree Dead at 81 TMZ
- 'Shaft' star Richard Roundtree dies at 81, agent says Eyewitness News ABC7NY
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on The New York Times