Gabriel Constantin Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 US singer-songwriter Isaac Hayes has died at his home in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 65, police said. Police were called after his wife found him unconscious next to a moving treadmill. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Mr Hayes, a flamboyant, deep-voiced performer, won an Oscar for the 1971 hit Theme From Shaft. He was perhaps better known to a younger audience as the voice of Chef from the hit cartoon show, South Park. The cause of death was not immediately known. Isaac Hayes (file photo) Isaac Hayes: Obituary Life in pictures Send us your comments "Family members believe at this point it is a medical condition that might have led to his death," a police spokesman said, adding Hayes was being treated for "a number of medical issues". Hayes suffered a stroke in 2006. He was about to begin work on a new album for Stax, the soul record label he helped build to legendary status. Collin Stanback, from the label told the Associated Press news agency that the star "embodies everything that's soul music." He added: "When you think of soul music you think of Isaac Hayes - the expression, the sound and the creativity that goes along with it." Full Article. I only ever knew Hayes as Chef from South Park. But it's still a shame to see him go. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Mozzarelli 80 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Thanks mate but there's already a topic about it entitled 'Hello Children' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unvirginiser Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Use search next time mate.. or skim all the recent topics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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