Isaac Hayes III candidly discusses the circumstances surrounding his father’s unexpected departure from voicing Chef on the iconic animated series <em>South Park</em>.

The talented singer and actor Isaac Hayes lent his voice to the beloved character Chef on South Park until his sudden exit in 2006. Isaac Hayes III, his son, clarifies that his father did not make the choice to leave this groundbreaking show, which has been known for its satirical take on various cultural and social issues.

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In a heartfelt post shared on his Facebook account, Isaac revealed that his father experienced a severe stroke in 2005, which left him unable to communicate effectively. This unfortunate event meant that he could not express his wishes regarding the show, nor did anyone in their family make that decision on his behalf. The consequences of this health crisis were profound and ultimately affected his father’s career.

“After the airing of the controversial episode Trapped in the Closet in 2005, my father suffered a stroke just a few months later that rendered him unable to speak or make decisions for himself. He was not in any condition to resign from anything. The reality is that someone else within his Scientology circle made that decision and quit the show for him,” Isaac disclosed in his post, shedding light on a misunderstood aspect of his father’s life and career.

He further dispelled the rumors suggesting that the episode, which humorously critiqued Scientology, had offended his father and led to his departure from the show. He stated, “The narrative that he quit because he was offended by the satire is simply untrue. That was a fabricated story created by others. My father never had the opportunity to voice his own opinion due to the health challenges that took away his ability to speak.”

In his post, Isaac also expressed his father’s love for voicing the iconic character, stating, “He thoroughly enjoyed being the voice of Chef. He cherished the character and the interactions with fans. He would often joke with those who recognized his voice and genuinely loved being a part of the show that brought joy to so many.”

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