Isaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes (August 20, 1942 – August 10, 2008) was an American soul singer, songwriter, record producer, arranger and actor. He was also known for playing Chef in South Park, but joined Scientology which took over his life and quit South Park for him without his permission according to his own son, which was his religion. He won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for the theme from Shaft, a 1971 action hero movie.

Death
Hayes was found on the floor of his house on August 10, 2008. He was taken to the hospital. He died there, of a stroke.

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