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

Richard Roundtree, the trailblazing actor who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective in several "Shaft" films, has died. He was 81.
Richard Roundtree, the trailblazing actor who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective in several Shaft films, has died. He was 81.

Iconic 'Shaft' star Richard Roundtree dies at 81

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

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

Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action

Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action

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

Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, first Black action movie hero, 81

Trailblazing 'Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered first

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

Richard Roundtree, 'Shaft' actor, has died at age 81

Shaft' Star Richard Roundtree, Considered First Black Action Movie

Richard Roundtree, 'Shaft' Star, Dead at 81

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

Richard Roundtree, star of the original 'Shaft,' dies at 81

Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action movie hero, has died at 81 - WWAYTV3