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Isaac Hayes 'died from a stroke'

Family doctor determines cause of death

Isaac Hayes was the voice of Chef in South Park

Isaac Hayes is said to have died from a stroke.

The actor was found lying near a treadmill at his home on Sunday by his wife Agjowa.

He was rushed to the Memphis' Baptist East Hospital, but pronounced dead an hour later.

His family doctor David Kraus listed the cause of death as a stroke, spokesman Steve Shular tells the Associated Press.

Isaac, 65, was famous for his role as the chef in South Park.

He is survived by 12 children.

Alison Adey