RIP Bernie..........................

[JohnnyWalkerBlackLabel]

ty for keeping me laughing from Def Comedy Jam when no one knew you to the Kings of Comedy

http://www.jalc.org/about/2006_galleries/springgala06/images/Bernie%20Mac.jpg

you will truly be missed

[ImpulZ]

what the fuck.....is he really dead? :shock:

[bassman2546]

From the Miami Herald:

The rumors of Bernie Mac's death have been greatly exaggerated.

The Ocean's star is making a good recovery from pneumonia and should be released from a Chicago hospital within the next few weeks, his representative has confirmed.

News of the ailing actor's illness broke last week, and at one point, his publicist, Danica Smith, was forced to play down reports Mac's health had rapidly deteriorated, with some rumors claiming he had died.

[Intrepid]

According to the Chicago Sun-Times he passed away early this morning. 50 years old. R.I.P.

[JohnnyWalkerBlackLabel]

http://www.suntimes.com/news/1099622,xmac080908.article

Comedian, South Sider Bernie Mac dies at 50

August 9, 2008
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FROM STAFF REPORTS

Comedian Bernie Mac died at Northwestern Memorial hospital early Saturday morning, according to Sun-Times Columnist, Stella Foster. He was 50.

Though the cause of death has not been confirmed, Mac had been hospitalized recently for pneumonia. Foster said that she received calls early Saturday morning from a close friend of the Mac family, confirming the reports of Mac's death.
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Comedian Bernie Mac, whose career began in Chicago's comedy clubs, died at Northwestern Memorial hospital early Saturday morning, according to Sun-Times columnist Stella Foster. He was 50.
(AP file)


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The columnist also said she was deeply saddened to receive such a phone call just an hour after Mac was pronounced dead.

"It brought tears to my eyes because Bernie Mac has always been my all-time favorite entertainer and comedian. It pains me to have to report that," Foster said during a phone interview on Saturday morning.

On Friday, a spokeswoman for the actor, whose real name is, Bernard McCullough, said that he had been responding well to treatment for the illness.

Publicist Danica Smith said Thursday in a statement that Mac's condition is ''stable.'' Smith first announced on August 1st that Mac was hospitalized in Chicago.

Smith has said the pneumonia isn't related to an inflammatory lung disease Mac also has. That condition has been in remission since 2005.

Foster noted that last weekend, several web sites reported wrongly that the comedian died.

Mac made waves last month with off-color jokes during a fundraiser for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.

The comedian starred in the critically acclaimed Fox television series ''The Bernie Mac Show.'' His film credits include roles in the ''Ocean's Eleven'' franchise.

Foster says she was remembers Bernie's comedic beginnings through his show, "Midnight Mac," which aired for four shows on HBO and was taped in Chicago in 1995.

"It was a variety entertainment show," she said, "He even had dancers called Macaroni's. That was my first exposure to how talented Bernie Mac was. And after that show, that's when Hollywood started beating down his door."

The actor's upcoming movies include "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" starring Ben Stiller, Chris Rock and David Schwimmer; and "Soul Men" with Samuel L. Jackson and Isaac Hayes.

There is no word on whether public services will be held.

[ImpulZ]

fucked up.......rest in peace bernie......he was a funny guy :cry:

[unctrld1]

The speculation has already begun. I hope people just let him rest in peace.

Thanks for the laughs brother Bernie!!!

[hwbs]

wow what a shame....one of the funniest guys around !!!!

[TomSelis]

Damn, R.I.P Bernie.

[Tomfurbs]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9FaHXIhX_4

RIP

[macfan]

Definitely rest in peace Bernie, you were a funny guy and you will live on in your work that still continue to grace us all.

[toolegitforu]

Damm, Bernie R.I.P. It really sucks that the very talented people like Bernie and Heath Ledger are gone. And the complete hacks continue to make a good living with not an ounce of talent. Not that I wish them dead or anything. But when they say only the good die young, this kinda sums it up.

[Solitary Brother]

I just heard this....DAMN.
i loved his show.

[ARMANIXXX]

:cry:

[BBaggins06]

My condolences to his friends and family. My lasting images of him are his celebrations after the White Sox won the World Series in '05. Only watched his Fox show for about a season, it was alright. Better stand up though ...

[TsVanessa69]

R.I.P Bernie, he was a funny guy and I loved his stand up as well as his sitom.

[NYBURBS]

R.I.P. He was one funny guy, sucks to die at such a relatively young age.

[Wino the SuperHero]

Damn. He was funny as hell. Rest In Peace.
He is gonna be truly missed.

[sugdaddie69]

R.I.P. Bernie Mack.One of the best,of the best.Bernie,Richard Pryor,and Redd Fox.

[Realgirls4me]

Damn ... Damn. Where have I been this morning?


RIP, my man. And thank you for extending the lives of so many via the laughter you brought us. You could really get those endorphins going.

[joedizzle563]

You will be missed Bernie.

[blckhaze]

RIP

[Fox]

Damn shame. He was no spring chicken, but still way too young to die.

R.I.P.

[GroobySteven]

What a bummer to wake up to.

"Bad Santa" - I might have to watch before Xmas ...

[gunn]

Damb on more Mac,this sucks!

[Fu Manchu]

Respect

[Taom]

I was shocked to hear this when I woke up. Hell of a funny guy.

I'll tip a few in his name tonight, sad news indeed

[Floyd R]

I am shocked at hearing about Bernie Mac's death. RIP.

[Lick UR Lovely]

Saw it on the news a few hours ago, he brought a lot of comedy-smiles in this world. He will be sadly missed!

[BlkJewels]

So, So sad R.I.P>

[ed_jaxon]

I had a brief encounter with Bernie Mac back in the mid nineties.

I was working at a gala where he was the host. A lot of guys give you the high hand when you are just a worker bee but he was very cool.

I noticed an older lady sitting by herself in the hotel lobby and it was obvious she was waiting for someone but didn't want to be a bother. I walked over to her and asked her if I could be of assistance. She said no, but just then Bernie Mac walked over and gave the woman a big hug and whisked her away to be with him. It was his aunt.

Anyone who treats there aunt like that was class in my book.

He will be missed.

[Willie Escalade]

That was some of the worse news I heard when I returned home from partying. That just killed my day when I heard about Bernie. RIP

"You don't understand...I ain't scared of you mutha-fuckas!"

[PatrickFromNYC]

RIP Bernie...He was a good guy and he made us laugh...too young to die :-(

[ANIYAH]

:cry:

[mrbig]

only 50...what a shame...RIP :violin

[nevada64]

He was a very nice man. I worked on his show for the entire five years. On Fridays he would break out a margarita machine and have a party for the crew. You guys are right, he will be missed. Thanks for being such a good guy Bernie...

[zerrrr]

I really feel bad for his family

I caught a bad strain of pneumonia last year and it almost killed me. The doctor said afterwards that if I had just smoked I would have had serious problems. From what I read he had a preexisting condition on his lung which was more than likely a contributing factor.

Shakes me up and I feel bad for his family.