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Richard Roundtree, the pioneering Black actor known for his role as 'Shaft', has passed away at the age of 81. Roundtree, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, made history as the "first Black action hero" in the blaxploitation genre.
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Sold at Auction: Richard Roundtree Actor. Most famous for his role as 'John Shaft' in the 1972 film 'Shaft'. A signed
Variety - Richard Roundtree, an icon of Blaxploitation film who starred as detective John Shaft in Gordon Parks' 1971 action thriller, has died. He was 81 years old.
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