R.I.P. Isaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes with his wife during happier times

Soul crooner Isaac Hayes was found dead in his home in Memphis, Tennessee over the weekend. According to he AP, a family member found him unresponsive near a treadmill. The cause of death is likely a heart attack.

Hayes was one of the greatest who ever did it. When Hayes released his signature hit “Shaft”, he gave all us kids an excuse to cuss in the 70s — “they say this Shaft is a bad muthaf… (shut yo’ mouth!) But I’m talkin’ ’bout Shaft!” (Please click here to watch a young exuberant Jesse Jackson introducing Hayes at an Operation PUSH concert).

From EURweb.com:

The Associated Press is reporting that Isaac Hayes, best known for his Oscar-winning 70s track “Theme From Shaft,” was found dead at his home in Tennessee. He was 65.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office says a family member found Hayes unresponsive near a treadmill.

He was pronounced dead about an hour later at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. The cause of death was not known as of press time.

Hayes, whose music ushered in the disco era in the 70s, was also the voice of school cook Chef from the Comedy Central series “South Park.”

Hayes is survived by 11 children from 7 different women – including his son Isaac “Ike Dirty” Hayes III, a producer who makes his home in Atlanta.

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mizzdallas

Isaac & Mac legacy will continue to live on. RIP
http://www.myspace.com/bettathaniwasb4 2bme

It’s too much..RIP Isaac..you left a legacy..I do wonder how he will be laid to rest since he was a scientologist..i hope his family will be at peace
LovelyLady

Dang, this is to much in one week. Sandra corner, why you had to add the 11 kids with 7 different women. But on a side note dang Isaac, he got his in though.

RIP.

2bme, was he a scientologist 4reals. What exactly are they? Can someone just sum them up in a few sentences.
BLACKBARBIE404

RIP ISAAC

I KNEW HIS SON IKE DIRTY….MAY GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY.
missmiami

“Hayes is survived by 11 children from 7 different women.”

God damn, he was a rolling stone. That’s a damn shame but may he rest in peace.
Kymystry

RIP God Bless the Hayes Family

@ LovelyLady .. They are a CULT .. google L.R. Hubbard.. he founded the “religion” ..
http://www.myspace.com/bettathaniwasb4 2bme

^^yeah he was,it’s the reason he left South Park because they did some skit about it from what I heard.. as far as who they are ask Tom Cruise..I only know Jesus
Sharonda

RIP Isaac Hayes.Most of him I remember is him on the Fresh Prince.Classic!He’ll be missed.
starr

R.I.P Issac Hayes

You were the Man.
Kymystry

From Wikipedia:

Scientology is a body of beliefs and related practices initially created by American science fiction[1][2][3] author L. Ron Hubbard. The major organization promoting Scientology is the Church of Scientology, a hierarchical organization founded by Hubbard, while independent groups using Hubbard’s materials are collectively referred to as the Free Zone. Hubbard developed Scientology teachings in 1952 as a successor to his earlier self-help system, Dianetics.[4] Hubbard later characterized Scientology as an “applied religious philosophy” and the basis for a new religion.[5] Scientology encompasses “auditing”, a spiritual rehabilitation philosophy and techniques,[5] and covers topics such as morals, ethics, detoxification, education and management.

Hubbard also laid the foundations and policies for the establishment and management of Scientology organizations with the first Church of Scientology being established in December 1953.[6] Today organizations affiliated with the Church of Scientology form a complex network geared towards introducing Scientology into society.[7] Religious Technology Center owns the trademarks and service marks of Scientology.[8] These marks are licensed for use by the Church of Scientology International and its affiliated organizations.

Scientology and the organizations that promote it have remained highly controversial since their inception. Former members, journalists, courts and the governing bodies of several countries have described the Church of Scientology as a cult and an unscrupulous commercial enterprise, accusing it of harassing its critics and abusing the trust of its members. Scientology officials argue that most of the negative press is motivated by interest groups and that most of the controversy is in the past.
starr

I remember when he use to radio in nyc…..i just loved the sound of his voice in the morning, even as a kid, i loved his voice.
MOCHAMOMMY

Is it really necessary to put that he had 11 kids from 7 women? RIP Isaac Hayes
aqtpie

This is sooo sad RIP Issac.
LovelyLady

Thanks Kym and 2bme
DMNB

This is a bit much, first Bernie now Isaac. My prayers are with the families of both men. (great men)
Kymystry

I just listened to the Steve Harvey Morning Show. His whole show was a tribute to B.Mac & Issac Hayes … I feel like this was a personal loss and they will be missed.
candycane

RIP Issac, he was a cool brotha

R.I.P. Isaac Hayes

Nobody Cares

Is Samuel L. Jackson next?

Sandra Rose

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