Richard Roundtree

2023 - 10 - 25

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Gold Radio"

Shaft actor Richard Roundtree dies, aged 81 (Gold Radio)

The star died at home in Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon (October 24) surrounded by his family, his manager Patrick McMinn told The Hollywood Reporter.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Africanews English"

Richard Roundtree, “first black action film hero”, has died | Africanews (Africanews English)

American actor Richard Roundtree, considered the "first black action film hero" for his 1971 role in "Shaft", died Tuesday at the age of 81.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Hindustan Times"

Hollywood mourns the loss of iconic 'Shaft' actor Richard Roundtree (Hindustan Times)

Iconic actor Richard Roundtree, known for playing John Shaft, dies at 81 | Hollywood.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CNBC"

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

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

Post cover
Image courtesy of "madison365.com"

Richard Roundtree, 'Shaft' star, has died (madison365.com)

McMinn told the outlet that the actor died Tuesday afternoon after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. “Richard's work and career served as a turning point ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Business Times"

Richard Roundtree, America's 'first Black action hero,' dead at 81 (The Business Times)

AMERICAN actor Richard Roundtree, heralded as “the first Black action hero” for his starring role in the iconic 1971 hit Shaft, died on Tuesday (Oct 24) at ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Irish Times"

Richard Roundtree, star of Shaft and Roots, dies aged 81 (The Irish Times)

Richard Roundtree, best known for playing the suave lead role in the 1971 film Shaft, died on Thursday, the Hollywood Reporter and Deadline have reported. Roundtree (81), died in Los Angeles after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Patrick McMinn, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Mercury News"

'Shaft,' 'Roots' star Richard Roundtree has died (The Mercury News)

Roundtree has the distinction of being among a handful of actors who enjoyed top billing with his first-ever screen credit.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Independent.ie"

Shaft star Richard Roundtree dies aged 81 (Independent.ie)

Richard Roundtree, the trailblazing actor who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective in several Shaft films beginning in the early 1970s, has died at the age of 81. Roundtree's longtime manager, Patrick McMinn, said the actor had been diagnosed ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Outlook India"

'Shaft' Actor Richard Roundtree Passes Away At 81 (Outlook India)

Actor Richard Roundtree, best known for his leading role in the iconic 1970s 'Shaft' film franchise and the TV series 'Roots', has died. He was 81.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NBC4 Washington"

Richard Roundtree, star of the original 'Shaft,' dies at 81 (NBC4 Washington)

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 ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The New York Times"

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.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Shaft and Roots star Richard Roundtree – a life in pictures (The Guardian)

Actor, who has died in Los Angeles aged 81, became the first black action hero when he shot to stardom in the 1971 blaxploitation crime thriller.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "KCRA Sacramento"

'Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action ... (KCRA Sacramento)

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

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Vulture"

Richard Roundtree, Star of Shaft, Dead at 81 (Vulture)

Richard Roundtree, best known for his starring role in the 'Shaft' franchise, died on October 24 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NPR"

Richard Roundtree, star of 'Shaft,' dies at 81 (NPR)

Private eye John Shaft was a new kind of figure in film: unapologetically Black with swagger. He clapped back at white cops, he busted mobsters, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "TIME"

Richard Roundtree, <i>Shaft</i> Star, Dies at 81 (TIME)

The trailblazing actor, who starred as the private detective in several "Shaft" films beginning in the early 1970s, has died. He was 81.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "AARP"

'Shaft' Star Richard Roundtree Dies at 81 (AARP)

Richard Roundtree, a trailblazing actor who starred as private detective John Shaft in several films in the 1970s, has died. He was 81.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Roger Ebert"

A Goodbye to Shaft, Hollywood's First 'Bad' Black Man: Richard ... (Roger Ebert)

Actor Richard Roundtree died on October 24th, 2023. The star of the “Shaft” franchise was 81. Through his action-packed portrayal of Detective John Shaft, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CNN"

Reports: Richard Roundtree, 'Shaft' star, has died (CNN)

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 ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Seattle Medium"

Richard Roundtree, Trailblazing “Shaft” Actor, Dies At 81 - The ... (Seattle Medium)

His longtime manager, Patrick McMinn, confirmed that Roundtree succumbed to pancreatic cancer at his residence in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The legendary actor, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Richard Roundtree: how Shaft's 'first Black action hero' changed ... (The Guardian)

With his smarts, swagger and unapologetic sexuality, Rowntree – who died on Tuesday aged 81 – spearheaded a new type of Black masculinity in mainstream ...

Explore the last week