Musician Isaac Hayes dies at 65

[Earl]

US singer-songwriter Isaac Hayes, famous for the Theme From Shaft, is found dead at his home, police say.

Police were called to Mr Hayes' home in the early hours after his wife found him unconscious. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Mr Hayes, a flamboyant, deep-voiced performer, won an Oscar for the 1970s hit Theme From Shaft.

He was perhaps better known to a younger audience as the voice of Chef from the hit cartoon show, South Park.

"Family members believe at this point it is a medical condition that might have led to his death," a police spokesman said, adding that Mr Hayes was being treated for "a number of medical issues".

Mr Hayes suffered a stroke in 2006.

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[jools182]

Isaac Hayes died this afternoon (August 10) after a family member found him unresponsive near a treadmill in his home in Memphis, TN. He was 65.

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[Alpha]

I thought the name soounded familier. Poor Chef.

[Hutchybee]

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[Gemo52]

He left South Park when they mocked Scientology.

[jools182]

Soul II Soul's Jazzie B has paid tribute to his friend Isaac Hayes, who died on Saturday (August 10) aged 65.

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[Earl]

Soul icon Isaac Hayes, who died on Sunday aged 65, was killed by a stroke, authorities in the US have said.

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[jools182]

The Peth - the band featuring actor Rhys Ifans plus members of Super Furry Animals - have paid tribute to the late Isaac Hayes

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