Musician Isaac Hayes -- who wrote the theme song for "Shaft" -- died this afternoon in a Memphis hospital.
According to WMC, a Shelby County sheriff's deputy responded to call from Hayes' wife after she found him on the floor near a treadmill inside their home.
Hayes was taken to Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, and was pronounced dead at 2:08 PM. Cops are investigating, but do not believe foul play was a factor.
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76. I'll always remember him as the "Duke" in "Escape from New York." Awesome movie.
"Snake Plissken... I've heard of you. I heard you were dead!"
Posted at 7:19PM on Aug 10th 2008 by The Observer
77. A response from Stone said that Hayes' complaints stemmed from the show's criticism of Scientology and that he "has no problem – and he’s cashed plenty of checks – with our show making fun of Christians, Muslims, Mormons or Jews."Stone adds, "[We] never heard a peep out of Isaac in any way until we did Scientology. He wants a different standard for religions other than his own, and to me, that is where intolerance and bigotry begin.
Posted at 7:44PM on Aug 10th 2008 by eatmebaby
78. This is so sad.First Bernie Mac,now Issac Hayes.Both very vital to the entertainment industry.Issac will truly be missed and my condolences go out to his family and friends.R.I.P. Issac Hayes-May he serenade the angels in heaven.
Posted at 7:45PM on Aug 10th 2008 by MzQuitta
79. RIP TRUCK Turner!
Posted at 11:41AM on Aug 11th 2008 by MarzBlakMon
80. I'm thinking that Morgan Freeman was supposed to be a part of the "trio." These things come in three's so I guess Morgan was reeeeeaaallly lucky he survived.
Posted at 8:06PM on Aug 10th 2008 by stalkyboy
81. a great man has gone on, he was my greatest idol, and still is today, he will always have that special block in my heart, and to the family, think of the joy, the good times, he want to you go on just get the great memories, i know that you all have a lot. i know i do from music and records..may god continue to bless and keep you syrong
Posted at 8:18PM on Aug 10th 2008 by jtl
82. Are we sure other Scientologists didn't murder him? That should be seriously looked into.
I lost all respect for this man after the South Park incident.
Posted at 8:52PM on Aug 10th 2008 by Jeep-Fu
83. This is horrible: First, that poor girl from that party, Then, Bernie Mac, Then, Anthony Hart, and Now, Isaac Hayes. How sad! This is SOOOOOOOOOO bad.
R.I.P ISAAC HAYES
Posted at 9:09PM on Aug 10th 2008 by chloegirl31
84. Its a shame to loose another black man to the blight of HIV/AIDS. I mean even if Bernie Mac was gay/bisexual and had been getting AIDS treatment for years, he still was quite funny and a great guy. Studies show that black men engage in bisexual behavior at a startling rate. Perhaps he’s been hanging around with Charles Oakley, Michael Strahan or BIG Dale Davis. Three of the 100 black sports gays that come to mind. Time for the community to come out and discuss the rampant homosexual problem of colored men. 1/8 of the population = black .......1/2 of all AIDS infections=Black. God mad Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve.
Posted at 7:31AM on Aug 11th 2008 by The Man
85. R.I.P ISAAC... YOU MADE A LOT OF GREAT MUSIC AND WAS A BIG PART OF THE SHIFT IN THE SOUND OF MUSIC.THOSE OF YOU WHO FEEL THAT HE IS LESS IMPORTANT BECAUSE OF WHAT HE BELIEVES IN YOU ARE SUCH BIG IDIOTS AND ...YOU # 9 NEEDS TO GET A LIFE AND REMEMBER THET THIS MAN HAS A FAMILY THAT WILL MISS HIM DEARLY
Posted at 9:58PM on Aug 10th 2008 by maxjam1234
86. MAN! What's up with all the racists on here today? Can't you put your gigotry aside long enough to mourn the loss of a fellow HUMAN BEING?
Posted at 9:54PM on Aug 10th 2008 by captain obvious
87. Ain't exercise wonderful?
Posted at 10:32PM on Aug 10th 2008 by Roger C.
88.
This is very sad..alot of great entertainers have passed..the so-called new entertainers are truely pitiful!!No talent whatsoever.
To lose 2 great people in one weekend is sad.May they rest in peace and prayers to the families they have left behind.
And to all the people on here with the racist comments:SHAME ON YOU!!...Don't we all have enough problems than to still be living with racism in the 21st century?This country is truely full of ignorant people!!!
So pathetic that there is no respect for humanity anymore...
R.I.P May God Bless you!
Posted at 10:36PM on Aug 10th 2008 by mymaria
89. FOR THOSE WHO DECIDE TO MAKE RACIST REMAKRS AND ME IGNORANT..
GROW UP..IM SURE YOU OLD WITH NO JOB AND THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO TO ENTERTAIN YOUR LIFE IS MAKE RUDE REMARKS ABOUT OTHERS..GROW UP! YOU WONDER WHY THIS WORLD IS SO CRAZY..LET ME SEE YOU MAKE THOSE KINDS OF COMMENTS RIGHT IN SOMEONES FACE,,ALL YOU RACIST ARE A BUNCH OF COWARDS
AND JUST MAKE ME LAUGH THINKING YOUR ALL TOUGH!NOOOOTTTT
STUPID RACIST FIND SOMEHTHING MORE PRODUCTIVE YOU CAN DO RACIST PIGSSSSSSS
Posted at 12:14AM on Aug 11th 2008 by Amanda
90. He was the man. He will be missed. Also, RIP to Bernie Mac. 2 losses in 2 days.
Posted at 12:30AM on Aug 11th 2008 by Auggie
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