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Westchester Native Richard Roundtree, Known For 'Shaft' Film Series, Dies
Westchester native Richard Roundtree, who was known for portraying John Shaft in the popular "Shaft" film series and broke ground as one of the first Black action heroes, has died after a battle with cancer.
Roundtree, who was born in New Rochelle in 1942, died on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 24 at the age of 81 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, according to numerous reports.
After beginning his acting career in 1963, Roundtree landed what many consider to be his most iconic role in the 1971 film "Shaft," in which he played Detective John Shaft. He also starred in several sequels to the f…
Amazon Prime Day Set For Two Dates This Fall
Amazon Prime has designated two days in October as "Prime Day," rolling out savings in all of its purchase categories and offering $10 in credit to those who buy merchandise from select small businesses selling on Amazon.
Prime Day, which will span through two days from midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 13 until Wednesday, Oct. 14, will also include deals for name brands like Panasonic, Roborock, Keurig, Under Armour, Coleman, Simple Joys by Carter's, Adidas, Lacoste, Marvel and Ticwatch.
“In the midst of an unprecedented year, we’re committed to making this the most successful Prime Da…
