NEWS: BERNIE MAC DIES AT 50
Saturday, August 9, 2008

Comedian/actor Bernie Mac (born Bernard Jeffrey McCollough) died early Saturday morning at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Mac was recovering from pneumonia and was expected to be released soon.
Just Friday, a spokesman for the Emmy-nominated actor said he had been responding well to treatment and confirmed his pneumonia wasn’t related to an inflammatory lung disease Mac has had since 1983.
The comedian drew critical and popular acclaim with his Fox television series “The Bernie Mac Show,” which aired more than 100 episodes from 2001 to 2006. The show garnered Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for Mac.
His upcoming movies include November’s Soul Men with Samuel L. Jackson and Isaac Hayes and Old Dogs, scheduled for release next year.
No word yet on whether public services will be held. A statement from his publicist asked that his family’s privacy continue to be respected.
Bernie Mac’s Life & Career (Link)
Comic actor Bernie Mac dies (CNN)
Actor and comedian Bernie Mac dies at age 50 (YAHOO)








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1.
sabrina
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
This has truly made me sad
2.
Mikki.
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
RIP damn this breaks my heart i thought he would pull thru. RIP Bernie
3.
NOINTRODUCTION
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
smh, r.i.p., another legend gone…
4.
JasonWllms55
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
RIP to this brotha. one of my fav comics. He was in some of my fav movies like Friday, Life, The Players Club, How to Be a Player.
5.
Ms.Logic
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
RIP…. U will be missed.
6.
Ms Poo in Texas
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
I loved that man. He will greatly be missed.
R.I.P. Bernie
“And I’m out this muthaf*cka”
-Bernie Mac (Kings of Comedy)
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Kim
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
RIP Bernine Mac
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Lenear
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Wow. I’m in shock. RIP Bernie Mac. God bless his family.
9.
D-san
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
So sad. We lose another black talent.
10.
sasstdancer
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
I am absolutely speechless! I thought his condition was improving but OMG!!!! prayers and condolences to his family,loved ones and friends….Love Ya Bernie!!!!!!!
11.
Vera1
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
RIP Bernie Mac
Thank you for years of laughter you gave to me.
12.
jb
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
a true legend that will be missed
13.
mphsmade
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
God bless him and his family
14.
Madd MoneyyyBee
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Someone the could put a smile on the meanest face, hope he rests in peace ..will truely be missed
15.
BricBabay
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
RIP Bernie Mac
“Aint Nobody Scared Of You MF”
Def Comedy Jam
U will be missed as one of the Kings of Comedy
16.
BlueDiva
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
I got the text at 9:45 this morning and I went speechless..so young..so much to live for! RIP Bernie..you are far off better than the rest of us..
Damn son I feel the same way I felt when Aaliyah died….can you believe she died 7 years ago (August 25, 2001).
17.
Greg_Arious
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
RIP Bernie Mac. May God bless your family and help them to maintain their faith in these times.
18.
karissa_d
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
this really did come as a [shock]
but he WILL be greatly missed!!!
he was the best to me hands down & I Loved “the kings of comedy”
-i want some milk&cookies lmao
19.
Holloway
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
ITS A SHAME SO MANY WILL NEVER HAVE THE CHANCE TO KNOW HOW AMAZING THIS MAN WAS. IM GLAD TO SAY I WAS ABLE TO EXPERIENCE HIS TALENTS IN MY LIFETIME…RIP
20.
lady
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
I just sent this via email to you concreteloop via email. You move quick. I like that. This really messed me up!
21.
Syn'ceRe
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
WOW THATS SAD…HE WAS TURLY AN GREAT ACTOR!!!!! R.I.P.MAN
22.
Dame(never bite the hand that feeds you)
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
I love me some Bernie Mac lol @ 15 that is my favorite Bernie line when I saw him on Def Comedy Jam
“Aint Nobody Scared Of You MF”~Bernie Mac
23.
Kymlayla
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
I am truly sit’n at my desk with tears….Bernie Mac IS and will ALWAYS be the man. I am soooooooo sorry for his family and may they draw on strength of his memories and his legacy to get them through this…..RIP BERNIE…CHI-TOWN TO THE FULLEST!!!
24.
ANGEL
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Rest in Peace to Bernie. He truly was one of the greats.
25.
Shelby
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
WoW…I just heard about this on CNN…..I was shocked by the news…..they made it seem like his stay in the hospital was nothing big…obviously not……dang…..and I just watched the WONDERFUL Bernie Mac Show yesterday and was telling my brother Sheridan how I loved the show and thought he was mad funny
26.
uh uh
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
I’m so sad…but with life comes death, and I’m glad Bernie Mac was introduced to the world of comedy and he gave us his God-given talent. R.I.P. Bernie…I’m praying for your loved ones.
27.
iknowdasrite
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
I was SO sad when CNN confirmed it this morning, rumors been floating all week.
God Bless Bernie and his family, had me rollin many times, (tear)
28.
Mel
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
I am really hurt by this. R.I.P Mac Man
29.
aqtpie
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
This is horrible, I am still in shock!!
R.I.P.
30.
tee tee
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
” I’ma bust your head till the white meat show…”
wow… Bernie Mac is a PHENOMENAL human being. He will truely be missed. Congrats on a job well done Bernie.
Rest in Peace man…
31.
Mickey Kane
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
I ain’t scared of you mothafuckers!!!!!!!!
I’m so pissed right now. Absolute legend.
R.I.P.
32.
CARAMEL
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
R.I.P Bernie Mac…my girlfriend just texted me this. I was in total shock. So sad, such a great talent and one of the best comedians of our culture.
33.
MissMarcJacobs
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Bernie Mac….u will truly be missed… This is a great shock 2 me…& I’m sure every1 else….U were indeed extremely funny..
BuhhhhLeeeee Dattttttt!
RestNPeace.
Jeeze!
34.
U ALREADY KNOW
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
He made me laugh so much….His humour was truly one of a kind. Bernie Mac, thanks for those years of laughter and entertainment. You will be miss…..Damn , life is sooo unpredictable and death sooo unexpected…. Live your best life everyday y’all so when it’s time to go, you wont have no regrets.
35.
cbreezie007
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
This aint kewl man.
why did he have to leave soo soon..?!?!
damn..i can’t believe this.
i’m stil in denial.
R.i.P mi dude.
-God bless
36.
tlo
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
oh my god. This is unbelievable!!! I am so sad about this. I know at first it was a false rumor but i guess this confirmed. RIP Bernie:( God bless your family in this time of grieving.
37.
meliousone
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
i loved him he was so funny rest in peace you will be always loved
38.
iknowdasrite
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
I want some milkandcookies too, #18 lol, love u Bernie, used to fall asleep to your show every night
39.
Lovelife
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
This is just terrible. R.I.P
40.
blissfully b
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
“I came in the house the other day at 1:30 in the morning. The two year old gonna send the lil homosexual downstairs for some milk and cookies. I’m goin upstairs, he coming down…gonna walk past me like I’m a visitor! I said “Where u goin?”, he say “Ta get some milk and cookies”. He said it so funny I wanna hear it again I say “Get some wha?”, he say “some milk and cookies” !
This was some of the funniest shit I ever heard. I’m sure you all know the rest of the story. Let’s celebrate the life and works of Bernie Mac.
We love you Bernie and will trully miss you….
41.
J. Kisszy
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Lord, I’m just praying for strength, I’ve been laughing at Bernie Mac since I was little girl watching Def Comedy Jam. OMG truly a Legend and the best KING of Comedy ever. RIP TO THE ALWAYS IMITATED, BUT NEVER DUPLICATED, THE ONE & ONLY MR. BERNIE MAC AKA “MAC MAN.”
42.
ThaTruth
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
im shocked and sad, r.i.p
43.
MW09
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
When I first heard this I thought it was another hoax, It’s so tragic that it’s a reality. He was truly a great comedian and always gave that amazing intangible factor to every movie he was in. He will truly be missed and condolences to his family in their time of loss, this is amazingly tragic. RIP Bernie Mac.
44.
Lola AM
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
God bless his family and friends. RIP
45.
~*aShLeY*~
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
wow i really cant believe this
46.
Mark
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
HE WAS A GREAT TALENT….MAY HE REST IN PEACE!!!
47.
Sharonda
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Can’t forget Playa’s Club.Just thinking about the work he done makes me smile I guess because he mad some of the movies stand out and this is not coming from a suck up.
Rest In Paradise.
48.
Yadama
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
we miss you, one of the best comedians its sad :/
Rest In Perfect Peace.
49.
P
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
I’m speechless. How sad is this.
50.
Speaking mind
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
wow im speechless
RIP Bernie he was sooo talented and funny
51.
miss mini me
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
This is impossible…This is sad..R.I.P BERNIE MAC…He will surely be missed…I CAN’T BLIVE THISSS…ARRRGGGHHHHH….
52.
knockkey
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
R.I.P. PRAYERS GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY. ONE F THE GREATEST COMEDIAN OF THIS ERA
53.
tae04
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
RIP Bernie
54.
Chulo
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Truly Missed
55.
Shana
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Remember when he was Dolla Bill in Players Club? You don’t know nutin…..nutin. And saying sumumabitch? Bernie was truly a classic and the Mac Man will definitely be missed. “Diamond…get your black ass on stage”. LOL
56.
Aries
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
I am ABSOLUTELY devastated! Bernie Mac was truly a legend! I still repeat lines from his act on Kings of Comedy.
I am reading some of the articles and I am truly upset that the only movies they mention are the ones that are “Hollywood” acceptable. Not the movies that made him Bernie Mack: Life, Players Club, shit even Friday. im not saying the movies like Oceans 11 werent good, but come on!
Bernie Mack you will be truly missed!
57.
Water803
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
This is really a shock to all of us, Bernie will truely be missed. The acting and laughter you gave us through out the years were the best ever. Rest in Peace and continue to pray for the family.
58.
Tiana
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Yes Bernie you will be truly missed.
OMG its like a shock to me, as if I dont want to believe it.
He’s now in a better place, doesnt have to be in pain anymore.
59.
PiCKY
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
This is sad man. I don’t even know what to say. I heard while I was ironing this morning. R.I.P. Bernie!
60.
Stacey
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Another talented Black man gone. R.I.P.Mac Man
Prayers for the family
61.
Diabolical
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Just angry as hell, another good man gone too soon. RIP uncle Bernie
62.
Divine One
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
AWWWWWWWWW man I didn’t want to hear this first thing in the morning…I’m messed up right now!!!!! Bernie you will be missed!!!!
63.
noonie2NOONIE
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
I CANT BELIEVE I CRIED. UNCLE MAC WAS A ROLE MODEL TO ALL,HE WAS SO POSITIVE. YOU WILL BE MISSED
64.
Islandchick_Bri
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
R.I.P Bernie Mac… I’m still in shock frm this! I thought he was doing much better…Condolences to his loved ones, he will truly be missed
65.
Jay-Z Future Wife
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
I Can’t believe this..I had been watching the news closely on this..Bernie Mac was one of the first person I sought out for my “my space” page..love this man
My prayers go out to his family RIP….
66.
HAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaA
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
I thought someone made a statement earlier this week that he was well, and in good spirits….This is messed up, RIP BERNIE MAC
67.
Lakesha
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
RIP B Mac…
68.
Deeda
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
wow… still can’t believe it. such a shame, he was still so young..
69.
Nisey
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
“You dont understand! I aint scared of you Muthaf*ck#s!!!”
damn….Bernie you will be missed! Great comedian
RIP
70.
MzMocha2u
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Have a peaceful journey Bernie Mac…such a great talent! You will be missed!
71.
czones
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Rest In Peace!!
You will truly be missed. I’m missing you already. Bernie Mac made us all laugh in Friday, Original Kings of Comedy, The Oceans Movie, Bernie Mac Show and so much more. God Bless this Man and his family. My condolences. :’(
72.
Carolinahoney
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
RIP Bernie…I know you gonna have those angels up there crying with laughter….
73.
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Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
I am saddened and shocked by the news. I heard he had pneumonia, but I thought it was something simple that he’d recover from soon. RIP, my brother!
74.
India
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
I was really hoping and praying that he would make it. This is really sad. He is one of my favorite comedians. He surely will be missed…. RIP BERNIE MAC we love you!
75.
Isitreally?
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
R.I.P. Bernie. This is so sad. I can’t believe it.
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