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Isaac Hayes dies at 65

Luna Amore
10-08-2008, 22:15
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7552986.stm

US singer-songwriter Isaac Hayes has died at his home in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 65, police said.

Police were called to Mr Hayes' home in the early hours after his wife found him unconscious. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Mr Hayes, a flamboyant, deep-voiced performer, won an Oscar for the 1970s 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.

"Family members believe at this point it is a medical condition that might have led to his death," a police spokesman said, adding that Mr Hayes was being treated for "a number of medical issues".

Mr Hayes suffered a stroke in 2006.

First Bernie Mac, now Isaac Hayes. Is it just a bad week to be a black entertainer? The article has a surprising lack of details. I wonder what he died of.


*I apologize if this has already been posted. I browsed through the first few pages and didn't see anything about it.*
Vetalia
10-08-2008, 22:17
The truth: SCIENTOLOGY KILLED ISAAC HAYES.
Fartsniffage
10-08-2008, 22:21
[url]I wonder what he died of.

His chocolate balls were too salty. Too much Sodium Chloride is bad for the heart. *nods*
Cannot think of a name
10-08-2008, 22:25
That's a shame. Goodbye Mr. Hayes, and thank you.
Wilgrove
10-08-2008, 22:37
Another Victory for Xenu against Scientology!

http://www.cynical-c.com/archives/bloggraphics/xenu2.jpg
Maineiacs
10-08-2008, 22:38
All I know is that Isaac Hayes was one bad mutha...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAa5rP64YbQ&feature=related
Ashmoria
10-08-2008, 22:40
well that sucks.
Giapo Alitheia
10-08-2008, 22:54
It makes me sad to think that his legacy (with younger generations) will be the whole debacle where he quit South Park. He could've just gone out as an irreverant funny man with an awesome voice, but instead he became a disgraced hypocrite with an awesome voice.
Maraque
10-08-2008, 23:11
Entertainers are dropping like flies this month.
Wilgrove
10-08-2008, 23:28
Entertainers are dropping like flies this month.

Well it is a good month to die. *nod*
Londim
10-08-2008, 23:30
Oh My God. They killed Chef....


You bastards.....YOU BASTARDS!
Rambhutan
10-08-2008, 23:45
Entertainers are dropping like flies this month.

...or is that superflies.
Lunatic Goofballs
11-08-2008, 00:09
All I know is that Isaac Hayes was one bad mutha...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAa5rP64YbQ&feature=related

Shut you mouth!
Maineiacs
11-08-2008, 01:39
Shut you mouth!

But I'm talkin' 'bout Chef.:D
Pyschotika
11-08-2008, 02:03
It Was The Thetans..

The Theeeetans!!!
The Lone Alliance
11-08-2008, 02:11
The truth: SCIENTOLOGY KILLED ISAAC HAYES. I wouldn't be suprised if he died because they decided to use "The Tech" instead of something more pratical. (You know the one that's supposed to cure everything or something?)

Still, he will be missed.
Lunatic Goofballs
11-08-2008, 02:19
But I'm talkin' 'bout Chef.:D

I can dig it.
Intangelon
11-08-2008, 02:22
Soul music lost a pioneer.

*moment of silence*

*moment of 16-note hi-hat*

*add moment of electric guitar with wah-wah*

*y'all know the rest*

*digs it*
Kereca
11-08-2008, 02:35
I saw this pic on Isaac Hayes' website... eerie...

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa72/Majorwontons/soul_men.jpg
Wilgrove
11-08-2008, 03:05
I saw this pic on Isaac Hayes' website... eerie...

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa72/Majorwontons/soul_men.jpg

Samuel L. Jackson better run man!
Geniasis
11-08-2008, 03:19
Samuel L. Jackson better run man!

I'm tired of these muthafuckin' deaths happening to the muthafuckin' Soul Men!
Wilgrove
11-08-2008, 03:22
I'm tired of these muthafuckin' deaths happening to the muthafuckin' Soul Men!

He may actually challenge death....to a death match....hehe
Free Bikers
11-08-2008, 03:27
R.I.P. Chef, even if that dumbass cult did warp your brain.
Wilgrove
11-08-2008, 03:32
R.I.P. Chef, even if that dumbass cult did warp your brain.

Damn the fruity little club for scrambling his brain!
Free Bikers
11-08-2008, 03:36
Damn the fruity little club for scrambling his brain!

Precisely correct, thank you.:hail:
Tigranakertia
11-08-2008, 03:41
SHAFT!!! Oh Yeah!
Port Arcana
11-08-2008, 05:01
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7552986.stm



First Bernie Mac, now Isaac Hayes. Is it just a bad week to be a black entertainer? The article has a surprising lack of details. I wonder what he died of.


*I apologize if this has already been posted. I browsed through the first few pages and didn't see anything about it.*

You forgot Morgan Freeman.
Maraque
11-08-2008, 05:10
You forgot Morgan Freeman.Except he's not dead.
Gauthier
11-08-2008, 06:03
Except he's not dead.

Good thing, because you know every wiseass would be quoting Nietzche if he was.
The Brevious
11-08-2008, 07:07
Good thing, because you know every wiseass would be quoting Nietzche if he was.
http://www.star-ecentral.com/movies/buzz/buzz.asp?file=archives/buzz/2008/8/11MorganFree&date=8/11/2008&title=Morgan%20Freeman%20for%20divorce
Yikes?
Redwulf
11-08-2008, 07:28
You forgot Morgan Freeman.

Except he's not dead.

Good thing, because you know every wiseass would be quoting Nietzche if he was.

http://www.star-ecentral.com/movies/buzz/buzz.asp?file=archives/buzz/2008/8/11MorganFree&date=8/11/2008&title=Morgan%20Freeman%20for%20divorce
Yikes?

Well, at least he's stronger.