Richard Roundtree, 'Shaft' Star and Action Hero, Dies at 81 - WSJ
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Richard Roundtree, First Black Action Hero Of Shaft Fame Dies At
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Richard Roundtree, 'Shaft' Star, Dead at 81
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Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action
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Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action
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Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action
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Trailblazing 'Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered first
Richard Roundtree, 'Shaft' Star and Action Hero, Dies at 81 - WSJ
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Richard Roundtree, Black Action Hero Who Played 'Shaft,' Dead At 81
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Richard Roundtree, First Black Action Hero Of Shaft Fame Dies At