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Issaic Hayes III: My dad did not quit South Park
2025-07-20

…suffered a stroke just a few months later that left him unable to speak or make decisions on his own. He was not in any condition to resign from anything. The truth is, someone else within his Scientology circle made that decision and quit the show for him.

He loved being the voice of Chef. He loved the character. He loved connecting with fans. He would joke with people who recognized his voice and he truly enjoyed being part of the show.

The narrative that he quit because he was offended by the satire is not true. That was a cover story created by others. My father never got to speak for himself because his health robbed him of that chance.

So now I am speaking for him. He did not leave South Park willingly. He was forced out by illness and by people who did not have his best interest at heart.

This is for anyone who loved Chef. This is for anyone who admired my father’s work. This is the truth about what really happened.

Hear the full story on
@cracked
online.

#IsaacHayes #southpark #southparkchef


‘My Dad Would Have Never Quit That Show’: Isaac Hayes III on what ‘South Park’ Meant to His Father
[Cracked] Hayes III discusses how Chef introduced his dad to a new generation, the soul legend’s love for ‘South Park’ and his controversial departure.

Posted by:badanov

#2  So somebody else decided to make a point.
Posted by: ed in texas   2025-07-20 10:02  

#1  He was forced out by illness

Induced?
Posted by: Skidmark   2025-07-20 00:16  

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