R.I.P. Isaac Hayes: 1942 - 2008

R.I.P. to soul & funk legend Isaac Hayes.
Most famous for The Theme from Shaft, the Academy & Grammy Award winning artist also co-wrote the Sam & Dave classic "Soul Man", and later starred as the voice of Chef on South Park.

Links:
IsaacHayes.com (official site)
Isaac Hayes Obituary (NY Times)
Isaac Hayes Obituary (CNN)
The Death of Chef (South Park on Comedy Central)
Chef's Chocolate Salty Balls (Comedy Central)

Below is a clip from his 2008 performance in Prospect Park, Brooklyn: