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

Actor Richard Roundtree has died. Roundtree was born in 1942 in Westchester, New York, and performed for five decades on stage and screen.

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

US film star Richard Roundtree hailed as 'true icon' after death aged 81

Richard Roundtree dead: 'Shaft' star was 81

Richard Roundtree, 'Shaft' action hero, dies at 81

shaft roundtree death: ​Richard Roundtree, trailblazing actor best known for 'Shaft', passes away at 81 - The Economic Times

Shaft' actor Richard Roundtree dies at 81

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

BREAKING NEWS: Richard Roundtree, who broke cinematic ground with his lead role in the 1971 film Shaft, has died at age 81, his manager

Richard Roundtree Dead: 'Shaft' Star Was 81

Shaft' Star Richard Roundtree Passes Away At 81

Richard Roundtree: Shaft actor dies at 81

Samuel L. Jackson leads tributes to Shaft actor Richard Roundtree who has died aged 81

Shaft' star Richard Roundtree dead at 81