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The Lounge => Media and Inspiration => Topic started by: KenHR on August 11, 2008, 07:38:27 AM

Title: Isaac Hayes R.I.P.
Post by: KenHR on August 11, 2008, 07:38:27 AM
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/usentertainmentmusichayes;_ylt=Av8K188HfJXdNenl50wdnHIDW7oF
Title: Isaac Hayes R.I.P.
Post by: Blackleaf on August 11, 2008, 08:47:06 AM
That sucks. :(
Title: Isaac Hayes R.I.P.
Post by: Jason Coplen on August 11, 2008, 08:51:21 AM
:(

I wasn't happy to read about this either. It's like people are lining up and cashing their chips in.
Title: Isaac Hayes R.I.P.
Post by: Blackleaf on August 11, 2008, 09:14:15 AM
Quote from: Jason Coplen;234426:(

I wasn't happy to read about this either. It's like people are lining up and cashing their chips in.

No kidding -- I just found out on Saturday night that Bernie Mac (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7551477.stm) had passed away too. :(
Title: Isaac Hayes R.I.P.
Post by: KenHR on August 11, 2008, 09:29:46 AM
Yeah, Bernie Mac was a big shocker, too.  He wasn't old enough to go, either.
Title: Isaac Hayes R.I.P.
Post by: Jason Coplen on August 11, 2008, 10:41:34 AM
Quote from: Stuart;234435No kidding -- I just found out on Saturday night that Bernie Mac (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7551477.stm) had passed away too. :(

It's not just those 2, but I'd be interested in seeing stats on which celebrities have passed and what year. Also game designers keep dropping off like flies. This stuff happens, but it seems to be happening heavily this last year.
Title: Isaac Hayes R.I.P.
Post by: Werekoala on August 11, 2008, 10:56:32 AM
Eat right, exercise, try to stay healthy - die anyway.

Stupid treadmills.

And yeah, Bernie Mac dying was total left-field. I didn't even think he was as old as he was, and it was still way too young. Pneumonia of all things.
Title: Isaac Hayes R.I.P.
Post by: Aos on August 11, 2008, 12:32:36 PM
I had Pneumonia earlier this year; I was never hospitalized (we caught it really early) but even so, I can remember wondering whether or not I was going to live through it. Even after it was mostly gone, I was useless and easily exhausted for about two months. Many days I was too tired to read, even just after twelve hours of sleep. Ick.
Helped me quit smoking, though.
Title: Isaac Hayes R.I.P.
Post by: walkerp on August 11, 2008, 07:43:21 PM
"I'm the Duke of New York and I'm A number one!"

Thanks also for Truck Turner (if you haven't seen this, now is a great time to check it out).

Rest in Peace.
Title: Isaac Hayes R.I.P.
Post by: Aos on August 11, 2008, 09:08:54 PM
On topic- the theme from Shaft is one of my all time favorite songs.
Title: Isaac Hayes R.I.P.
Post by: KenHR on August 11, 2008, 09:45:24 PM
I love just about everything off Hot Buttered Soul.

We certainly seem to have seen many icons in gaming and the arts pass this year.  I think this will accelerate as the boomer generation is fast greying.