Richard Roundtree, ‘Shaft’ Star, Dies at 81 An Iconic Star of Blaxploitation Film The film industry mourns the loss of Richard Roundtree, the iconic star of the 1971 action thriller “Shaft,” who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 81. Roundtree, who had been battling pancreatic cancer, was a trailblazer for African American leading […]
Richard Roundtree, ‘Shaft‘ Star, Dies at 81 Richard Roundtree, ‘Shaft‘ Star, Dies at 81 By Oct 24, 2023 5:51pm PT Richard Roundtree, an icon of Blaxploitation film who starred as detective John Shaft in Gordon Parks’ 1971 action thriller, died Tuesday afternoon after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 81 years old. His […]
RICHARD ROUNDTREE: A HOLLYWOOD ICON PASSES AWAY By October 25, 2023 Introduction In a tragic turn of events, Richard Roundtree, the iconic actor known for his role as John Shaft in the 1971 film “Shaft,” has passed away at the age of 81 after a battle with cancer. Roundtree’s portrayal of the powerful and unapologetic […]
