It’s a sad weekend in black entertainment with the death of Bernie Mac, and now legendary singer Isaac Hayes. Isaac Hayes has passed away at age 65 due to unknown causes. Earlier today, Hayes wife found him laying near a treadmill and was immediately taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Hayes is well known for creating numerous soul albums, the theme to Shaft (which he also wrote and produced the soundtrack), and his character as The Chef on the animated series “South Park”. Isaac Hayes has made various appearances in films and TV shows ranging from “Hustle & Flow” to “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”. His music has been sampled by hip hop artists such as Notorious BIG “Warning”, Wu-Tang Clan on “I Can’t Goto Sleep”, and Ludacris on “Southern Fried Intro”. I send out my condolences to the Hayes family.

One of the most popular black comedians has passed today due to pneumonia brought on by sarcoidosis. Mac was in critical condition since August 1st, and failed to recover from his condition. Bernie Mac’s made appearances in numerous films ranging from Friday to Transformers, and he had his own sitcom “The Bernie Mac” show. He was also considered the highlight of the “Kings of Comedy” tour which featured fellow comedians Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, and D.L. Hughley. Bernie Mac passed this morning at the age of 50. Rest in peace to one of the most unforgettable and funny black entertainers. My condolences go to his fam.