1st Black action movie 'Shaft' actor Richard Roundtree dies at 81

Richard Roundtree, the groundbreaking Black actor who starred as the iconic private detective John Shaft in several films beginning in the early 1970s

ABC News - Actor Richard Roundtree has died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 81, rep confirms to ABC News. Read more

Richard Roundtree dead: Star of Shaft film franchise - Los Angeles Times

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

Richard Roundtree, first Black action hero, passes at 81

Richard Roundtree death: Shaft actor dies aged 81

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

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

Richard Roundtree, First Black Action Hero Of Shaft Fame Dies At 81

Richard Roundtree, Star of 'Shaft,' Is Dead at 81 - The New York Times

Richard Roundtree, Actor Best Known as 'Shaft,' Dead at 81

Richard Roundtree Dies: 'Shaft' Star Was 81

Shaft and Roots star Richard Roundtree – a life in pictures, Film

Richard Roundtree, who played John Shaft in the 1971 film Shaft, dies aged 81 - ABC News

Richard Roundtree, Star of 1970s Movie 'Shaft,' Dead at 81

Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, first Black action movie hero, has died