Memorial Page for Isaac Hayes (née Isaac Lee Hayes Jr.)
American musician and actor
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Emoria lights a memorial candle for Isaac Hayes's birthday.
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August 20th, 2026
Emoria lights a memorial candle in remembrance of Isaac Hayes.
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August 10th, 2026
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Biography
Isaac Hayes (* August 20, 1942 in Covington; † August 10, 2008 in Memphis) was an american musician and actor. He was 65 years old. He had 14 children. His faith was Scientology. He received 6 awards, including IAS Freedom Medal, Academy Award for Best Original Song. His cause of death was stroke. He was buried at Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery.
Life Events
7 EventsBorn in Covington, Tipton County
1942Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score
1972Shaft
Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella
1972Shaft
Academy Award for Best Original Song
1972Shaft
Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance
1973Black Moses
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2002Died in Memphis, Shelby County (stroke)
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Isaac Hayes (née Isaac Lee Hayes Jr.). Forever remembered.