In recent years he got into the spotlight for being the voice of ‘Chef’ on the hugely popular South Park animated series show

But this soul legend was also an accomplished singer and song arranger whose career took off in the 70’s when his contribution to the 1971 action film “Shaft” won him a Grammy award and an Oscar

The 65 year old was sadly officially announced dead by the sheriff’s officials in Memphis, Tennessee yesterday. Isaac Hayes was found unconscious in his home by relatives

Paramedics tried to revive him but with so success. He was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead 2 pm yesterday Sunday, Tennessee time. The sheriff department suspect no foul play

Isaac Hayes was an American soul and funk singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, arranger, composer and actor. RIP Isaac (20 August 1942 - 10 August 2008)