Richard Roundtree, Black action hero and star of Shaft, has died at 81

US film star Richard Roundtree hailed as 'true icon' after death aged 81

Richard Roundtree, Shaft actor, dies aged 81

Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, first Black action movie hero, 81

The New York Times on X: Richard Roundtree, the actor who played the title role in the 1971 film “Shaft,” died on Tuesday. He was 81. / X

Richard Roundtree, star of the original 'Shaft,' dies at 81

Shaft' Star Richard Roundtree Dead At 81

Richard Roundtree, Trailblazing Actor and Iconic 'Shaft' Star, Passes Away at 81 - Okayplayer

Samuel L. Jackson, Gabrielle Union lead tributes to late 'Shaft' actor Richard Roundtree - ABC News

Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action movie hero, has died at 81

Richard Roundtree dies at 81 – NBC Los Angeles

Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action movie hero, has died at 81