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.
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This has truly made me sad
RIP damn this breaks my heart i thought he would pull thru. RIP Bernie
smh, r.i.p., another legend gone…
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.
RIP…. U will be missed.
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)
RIP Bernine Mac
Wow. I’m in shock. RIP Bernie Mac. God bless his family.
So sad. We lose another black talent.
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!!!!!!!
RIP Bernie Mac
Thank you for years of laughter you gave to me.
a true legend that will be missed
God bless him and his family
Someone the could put a smile on the meanest face, hope he rests in peace ..will truely be missed
RIP Bernie Mac
“Aint Nobody Scared Of You MF”
Def Comedy Jam
U will be missed as one of the Kings of Comedy
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).
RIP Bernie Mac. May God bless your family and help them to maintain their faith in these times.
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
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
I just sent this via email to you concreteloop via email. You move quick. I like that. This really messed me up!
WOW THATS SAD…HE WAS TURLY AN GREAT ACTOR!!!!! R.I.P.MAN
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
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!!!
Rest in Peace to Bernie. He truly was one of the greats.
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
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.
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)
I am really hurt by this. R.I.P Mac Man
This is horrible, I am still in shock!!
R.I.P.
” 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…
I ain’t scared of you mothafuckers!!!!!!!!
I’m so pissed right now. Absolute legend.
R.I.P.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
i loved him he was so funny rest in peace you will be always loved
I want some milkandcookies too, #18 lol, love u Bernie, used to fall asleep to your show every night
This is just terrible. R.I.P
“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….
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.”
im shocked and sad, r.i.p
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.
God bless his family and friends. RIP
wow i really cant believe this
HE WAS A GREAT TALENT….MAY HE REST IN PEACE!!!
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.
we miss you, one of the best comedians its sad :/
Rest In Perfect Peace.
I’m speechless. How sad is this.
wow im speechless
RIP Bernie he was sooo talented and funny
This is impossible…This is sad..R.I.P BERNIE MAC…He will surely be missed…I CAN’T BLIVE THISSS…ARRRGGGHHHHH….
R.I.P. PRAYERS GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY. ONE F THE GREATEST COMEDIAN OF THIS ERA
RIP Bernie
Truly Missed
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
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!
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.
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.
This is sad man. I don’t even know what to say. I heard while I was ironing this morning. R.I.P. Bernie!
Another talented Black man gone. R.I.P.Mac Man
Prayers for the family