IGN on X: Richard Roundtree, who portrayed the iconic John Shaft across five films and a short-lived TV series, has died at 81. / X

Richard Roundtree, 'Shaft' Star, Dies at 81

Richard Roundtree, Black Action Hero Who Played 'Shaft,' Dead At 81

Shaft Star Richard Roundtree Dies at 81

Richard Roundtree, iconic Shaft actor, dead at 81

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Richard Roundtree, Star of 1970s Movie 'Shaft,' Dead at 81

Richard Roundtree, Star of 1970s Movie 'Shaft,' Dead at 81

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