Isaac Hayes
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"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.
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Birthdate :August 20, 1942
Location :Covington , Tennessee
Country : United States of America
Sign : Leo
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1962
Has been a frequent songwriting collaborator with David Porter since 1962.1971
Was originally considered for the role of Shaft ; however, the lead went to Richard Roundtree. However, he got the lead role in Truck Turner , which is the only film that he ever played such a part.1971
Was originally considered for the role of Shaft (1971); however, the lead went to Richard Roundtree. However, he got the lead role in Truck Turner (1974), which is the only film that he ever played such a part.1972
First African American composer to win an Oscar for Best Original Song for The Theme from Shaft .1972
First African American composer to win an Oscar for Best Original Song (1972) for The Theme from Shaft (1971).1976
Filed for bankruptcy in 1976.1997
His character, "Chef", was killed off "South Park" after his resignation for religious reasons.1997
His performance as "Chef" in the TV series "South Park" was supposed to be a one-time event, but audience reaction was so positive, "Chef" became a regular character.1997
His performance as "Chef" in the TV series "South Park" (1997) was supposed to be a one-time event, but audience reaction was so positive, "Chef" became a regular character.1997
His character, "Chef", was killed off "South Park" (1997) after his resignation for religious reasons.2002
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.2005
Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 9, 2005 in New York City alongside Robert B. Sherman, Richard M. Sherman, Bill Withers, John Fogerty, Steve Cropper and longtime collaborator David Porter.2006
Suffered a stroke in January 2006.2008
Was pronounced dead at 2:08 pm at Baptist Memorial Medical Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee on August 10, 2008.
