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  Richard Arnold Roundtree of Rochester, New York sadly dies at 81, was an American actor and model, who was best known for his portrayal of private detective John Shaft in the 1971 blaxploitation film Shaft and four of its sequels, Shaft's Big Score!, Shaft in Africa, its 2000 sequel and its 2019 sequel, as well the eponymous television series. He was also known for his features in several TV series, including Roots, Generations, and Desperate Housewives.

  Richard Roundtree helped break barriers in entertainment with his John Shaft performance inThe Trentonian5h

  Had a stunning big hit with iconic Isac Hayes vocal

  

  condolences to family and fans

  Requiem en pace

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  Nota Bene:

  Met Roundtree and Hayes at NBC television studios at 30 Rockefeller Center,  Manhattan; both absolutely impressive gentlemen and Issac again at a fun full house performance in La Vegas,