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, 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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'Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action ... (CityNews Toronto)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Richard Roundtree, the trailblazing actor who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective in several “Shaft” films beginning in the early ...

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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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Reports: Richard Roundtree, actor famous for playing 'Shaft,' has died (CTV News)

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, le « premier héros noir de film d'action », meurt ... (La Presse)

L'acteur américain Richard Roundtree, considéré comme le « premier héros noir de film d'action », pour son rôle de 1971 dans Shaft, est mort mardi à 81 ans, ...

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Richard Roundtree, le « premier héros noir de film d'action », est mort (Le Monde)

« Shaft », dans lequel il joue le détective privé éponyme John Shaft, a connu un immense succès à sa sortie, en 1971, et entraîné plusieurs suites et ...

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L'acteur Richard Roundtree, « premier héros noir de film d'action ... (Ouest-France)

Révélé par le film « Shaft », en 1971, l'acteur américain Richard Roundtree est décédé à l'âge de 81 ans. Il a ouvert des portes à plusieurs générations de ...

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Shaft nous a quittés : Richard Roundtree s'est éteint à l'âge de 81 ans (AlloCiné)

Inoubliable "Shaft" du succès de 1971, icône de la Blaxploitation, Richard Roundtree est mort hier à l'âge de 81 ans, après une carrière de plus de ...

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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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'Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action ... (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Richard Roundtree, the trailblazing actor who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective in several “Shaft” films beginning in the early 1970s, has died.

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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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Richard Roundtree, iconic Shaft actor, dead at 81 | CBC News (CBC.ca)

Richard Roundtree, the trailblazing actor who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective in several Shaft films beginning in the early 1970s, ...

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Richard Roundtree, star de «Shaft», est décédé à l'âge de 81 ans (Le Journal de Montréal)

Le manager de la star de «Shaft» a confirmé qu'il s'était éteint mardi, des suites d'une bataille contre le cancer du pancréas.

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Iconic 'Shaft' star Richard Roundtree dies at 81 (Globalnews.ca)

Richard Roundtree is considered to be the first Black action hero with his portrayal of John Shaft.

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Les stars rendent hommage à Richard Roundtree, l'inoubliable ... (20minutes.fr)

L'acteur est mort à 81 ans, d'un cancer du pancréas.

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Richard Roundtree Dead at 81: Gabrielle Union and More Honor ... (E! Online)

After Shaft's Richard Roundtree died at the age of 81, several stars paid tribute to the actor, including Samuel L. Jackson, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Holly ...

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