August 20, 1942 - August 10, 2008
More sad news today. Isaac Hayes has passed away, aged 65. This news comes only 24 hours after the passing of comedian Bernie Mac [Website - TheLostGirl's Blog].
The singer/ songwriter died early Sunday morning at his home in Memphis, Tennessee. His wife had found him on the floor near a treadmill inside his home. He was was taken to Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at 2:08 a.m.
The cause of death is unknown, but official reports say there is no foul play suspected.
Hayes was best known as a legendary musician, whose music made a real stamp on the 70’s scene.
In recent years Hayes gained popularity for his voice overwork in popular culture cartoon South Park, where he played character, Chef, starting in 1997. He left the show in 2006 as it conflicted with this Scientology beliefs (they made an episode which mocked the religion).
R.I.P Isaac Hayes.
Remember him at his greatest in the clip below.
Isaac Hayes – Shaft – Live 1973 (Hayes starts singing at 2 mins in).
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August 15, 2008 at 3:10 pm
We are losing too many of our better artist of late.
So long Isaac, may you be blessed as much as you blessed us with your music.