I can not believe this weekend.  First their was Bernie Mac, then Carey Hart’s brother and now Isaac Hayes.  I know this is life, but it’s so sad nonetheless. 

Isaac Hayes died today at his home in Memphis at the age of 65.  Police responded to a call from his wife of 3 years Adjowa Hayes, who found him dead by a treadmill.  That poor woman can you imagine finding your spouse dead?  How awful would that be.   He was pronounced dead at 2:08 a.m. at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.

Hayes, a Scientologist, won an Oscar in 1971 for “The Theme from Shaft”.  Once he got the go ahead, he reportedly wrote the Oscar winning song in just three days.  In 2006 he suffered a stroke, but on July 30 of this year the singer-songwriter said he was still busy.

With his bald head, low growl and shirt made out of chains, Hayes became a sex symbol who was nicknamed “the Black Moses.”

Our thoughts and prayers to his family.  Rest in peace. 

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