Richard Roundtree of Shaft fame has passed away at 81

[WhatInThe]

Richard Roundtree of Shaft fame has passed away at 81. He was the first black action hero. Had 159 acting credits by the time he passed

Richard Roundtree, Black action hero who played 'Shaft,' dead at 81

A trail blazer in the industry for many people.

RIP

 

[chic]

I remember Shaft. Great soundtrack. RIP.

 

[WhatInThe]

I remember Shaft. Great soundtrack. RIP.

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Made Issac Hayes rich. A very distinctive sound

 

[OneEyedDiva]

I was shocked to learn of his passing. He was an iconic trailblazer. He was also handsome and debonair to the end. He played in so many films and TV shows. The last things I saw him in were the series Star and Lethal Weapon. May he R.I.P.

 

[hollydolly]

Posted it last week....

Shaft is Dead at 81

 

[Nathan]

81, way too young. RIP Richard.

 

[Paladin1950]

R.I.P.