R.I.P. Isaac Hayes

More sad news WAMG readers…..

Isaac Hayes has passed away. The legendary musician died early Sunday morning at his home in Memphis, Tennessee.

His wife found him on the floor near a treadmill inside his home. He was was taken to Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, where he was pronounced dead at 2:08 a.m.

Many might known  Hayes from his music, especially as the composer of the theme music for  “Shaft” for which he won an Academy Award for best original theme song. Younger readers might know him best as the voice of “Chef” on South Park, a role he left because it conflicted with his Scientology beliefs.

Hayes was 65.

Alongside Bernie Mac, who passed away yesterday, Hayes also has a part in the upcoming  ‘Soul Men’ later this year. According to IMDB, Hayes plays himself in the film.

A video here of Isaac Hayes performing “Shaft” Live…