According to Memphis authorities, Isaac Hayes’ death on Sunday was likely caused by a stroke. The soul music icon was found next to a treadmill at his Memphis home by a family member.

No autopsy was performed, but paperwork filed by Hayes’ family physician, Dr. David Kraus, lists the cause of death as a stroke, sheriff’s spokesman Steve Shular said Tuesday.

Deputies were among the emergency crews that responded after a 911 call, and sheriff’s department detectives were looking into the death. Kraus told investigators that he had been treating Hayes, 65, for high blood pressure, Shular said.

A memorial service for Isaac will be held on Monday.

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