Isaac Hayes Dies, Age 65

Allie @ Gone Hollywood | Monday, August 11, 2008

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 Isaac from his music. 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.