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'First Black Action Movie Hero' Richard Roundtree Dies At 81
'First Black Action Movie Hero' Richard Roundtree Dies At 81
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Richard Roundtree was 27 when he starred in his first feature film "Shaft" (1971) as private detective John Shaft. 25.10.2023, Sputnik Africa
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Richard Roundtree, 81, actor who starred as the private detective in several "Shaft" movies passed away on Tuesday. The actor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and died at his home in Los Angeles, according to his manager Patrick McMinn. He had previously been diagnosed with breast cancer in 1993 and underwent a double mastectomy.McMinn noted that Roundtree's work and career marked a monumental moment for African-American male actors, and his impact on the industry was immeasurable.Roundtree was an American actor born in 1942. He was considered the first black action film hero and became one of the leading actors of the blaxploitation genre with his role as the New York private detective John Shaft in the 1971 film "Shaft".
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'First Black Action Movie Hero' Richard Roundtree Dies At 81
Richard Roundtree was 27 when he starred in his first feature film "Shaft" (1971) as private detective John Shaft.
Richard Roundtree, 81, actor who starred as the private detective in several "Shaft" movies passed away on Tuesday.
The actor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and died at his home in Los Angeles, according to his manager Patrick McMinn. He had previously been diagnosed with breast cancer in 1993 and underwent a double mastectomy.
McMinn noted that Roundtree's work and career marked a monumental moment for African-American male actors, and his impact on the
industry was immeasurable.
"Richard's work and career served as a turning point for African American leading men [...] The impact he had on the industry cannot be overstated," McMinn said as quoted by media.
Roundtree was an American
actor born in 1942. He was considered the first black action film hero and became one of the leading actors of the blaxploitation genre with his role as the New York private detective John Shaft in the 1971 film "Shaft".
