Obituary of Isaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes (born August 20th, 1942 in Covington, Tennessee) was an Singer-Songwriter who was best known for being a soul music performer. Isaac died on August 10th, 2008 and his death was possibly because of a stroke. He died at 65 years old.

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Isaac Hayes Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Hayes, Isaac
Common Name: Isaac Hayes
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Covington, Tennessee, United States
Birth Date: August 20, 1942
Age: 65 (at death)
Also Known As: The Black Moses,Ike
Occupation: Singer-Songwriter

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Ritz crackers
Favorite Color: Crimson
Favorite Scent: Nautica Voyage
Favorite Actor: Josh Brolin

Isaac's Family Tree

Birth Name: Isaac Lee Hayes Jr.
Father: Isaac Hayes Sr.
Mother: Eula Hayes (née Wade)
Spouse/Partner:

Adjowa Hayes (May 2005-10 August 2008, his death)
Mignon Harley (18 April 1973-1986-divorced)
Emily Ruth Watson (25 November 1966-1971-divorced)

Death Notice:

Date: August 10 2008 at age 65
Place: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Cause of Death: Stroke
Interment: Buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.

Category Tags:

Singer-Songwriter American Born on August 20th Born in 1942 Born in Tennessee Died in 2008 Died at age 65 Died from Stroke

Quotable Quotes:

""There is a place in this world for satire, but there is a time when satire ends and intolerance and bigotry towards religious beliefs of others begins. Religious beliefs are sacred to people, and at all times should be respected and honored. As a civil rights activist of the past 40 years, I cannot support a show that disrespects those beliefs and practices." - On why he quit South Park (1997) in 2006." (IMDB)

"Isaac Hayes was a Grammy-winning American (and sometimes UK) singer, actor, and comedian. One of the most popular singers of the 1960s and 1970s, he is best known for his hits "I Can't Stop the Feeling!" and "True Love." He was also a highly influential force in the use of disco music in popular culture, and was posthumously awarded a Grammy for Best Disco Recording in 2002. (V)"

"Isaac Hayes will forever be remembered for his immense talent, groundbreaking contributions to music, and unwavering dedication to social activism. (V)"

"Isaac Hayes had a successful career as a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and actor, but his professional life was cut short by untimely circumstances. (V)"

Is Mr. Isaac Hayes still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.