Isaac Hayes pasted away Sunday (8/10/08) at his home in Memphis. He was found unresponsive near a treadmill. The soul singer and actor was 65 years-old. Hayes is know for the theme song for the movie Shaft and for the animated character Chef on South Park.
Hayes recently film the movie Soul Men, that also starred the late Bernie Mac. The movie is set for release in November 2008.
Isaac Hayes has inspired so many with his music. And he will forever live on in our hearts. The clip below is of Hayes performing and conducting a live version of Shaft.