NEWS: BERNIE MAC DIES AT 50
Saturday, August 9, 2008
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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151.
boomby*
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
such a great comedian . this is really sad. may God comfort his family and loved ones in their time of lost.
152.
Moniero
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
SAD!
153.
donte
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
i’m so sad now i can’t belive he died i felt he was going to make my prayers go to his family and friends
154.
Juslisen
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Oh..My…God
Still shocked and saddened by the news of Bernie’s death. May he rest in peace
155.
GS
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
R.I.P. Bernie Mac. My condolences to all his loved ones.
156.
cookie
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
We didn’t lose another great talent. His work lives on in our hearts. Redd Fox, Richard Pryor, and his mom were all waiting there in the wings to greet him and welcome him home. What we should take from his moving on to his next journey is to leave your mark while you are on this one. We waste a lot of time doing foolish things that we end up regreting. Peace, love, and happiness is what we should strive for in our daily walk and remember that God judges our hearts. May the peace of God be with Bernie Mac’s family and fans.
157.
UGLY
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
I thought he was going to make it! My condolences to the family… RIP Bernie Mac, you will be greatly missed.
158.
Mutada al sader the king
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
@ 40
Classic shit !!!
Damn I’ll miss him. We’ll see him in the resurection.
159.
LIVE LIFE LIKE THERE IS NO TOMORROW :(
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
RIP BERNIE MAC
THIS IS SAD NEWS
BLESS YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY
YOU WILL BE MISSED
160.
dublebah
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
“You Said Sumn Bout My Momma…..Now I Gotta Cut Cha…..Dats The Rule…I Gotta Cut Cha” Miss U Bernie!!!!!!
161.
awaiting moderation
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
wow, i cannot believe this! this has truly made me sad. he was younger than my father…how terrible.
162.
SWEETHEARTLOVE
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
I’m trully hurt by this because I’m from Chicago. I can’t believe it because we all
thought he was going to make it thru…its a sad day in chicago. M prayers and thoughts are with the family .
163.
MissLady98
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
R.I.P. Bernie Mac. We’ll never forget you!!!!
164.
SexyLexi
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
RIP, fellow Chicagoan, Berinie Mac. This man has made me laugh to the point where tears were coming out of my eyes. Much respect and luv.
165.
bella
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
this is so heart wrenching. My prayers go out to his family and loved ones. He will definitely be misses greatly
166.
Tianni
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
WOW. I am in tears. I heard the news when my brother said he heard it outside on a radio somewhere. I logged up my computer trembling–hoping it wasnt true. The WORLD has lost a extremely talented comedian, father, & actor.
I am extremely sadened by this tragic news.
167.
bella
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
What is sad is my sisters and I were watching Guess who last night and we were dying. He was amazing in that movie. The one line he used that i thought was great was “Meredith don’t force me to use the muscle” that was mad funny if you have seen the movie
168.
FallBackHaters
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
RIP to a true comic legend. He will be missed :’( As soon as I heard this news it totally upset me, it seems like we’ve all grown up watching him on the screen and it’s sad to see that that is now over.
169.
POLORL
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Wow, only 50. This is so sad. RIP
170.
Dame(never bite the hand that feeds you)
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
@Bella I love that movie too when it first came out I took my lil brothers to see it.
Baby turn around and let me see that sexy body go bump bump bump LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
171.
Tonya
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
R.I.P Bernie Mac….you were the best!!!
172.
Ya Boi
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
R.I.P. Bernie Mac
We never know when our last moment will be…never know…
173.
POWER!
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
This is sad…… i’ve been feeling for a year now dude was going to die…i know it sounds crazy. I loved Uncle Bernie..RIP Bernie……I pray for your family.
174.
RIP Bernie
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
RIP Bernie I will truely miss your comedy but i know your in a better place
175.
ThinkAboutIt
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Mr. “Stir Em Up Like Coffee”… and truly talented comedian and actor.
He will be missed. Rest In Paradise.
176.
His Story
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Just started my day, and found out from the radio Mac passed away… damn.
My he rest in peace. My his family & friends find comfort from actually knowing the man. He was in some fo my fav. movies:
Life
Ocean’s 11…
Friday
The Bad Santa (funny as h*ll)
He was even at the end of Ja Rule’s song “Thug Lovin’”
Rest in PEACE.
177.
CAPER
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
i remember when at my job the racism and the pscyologial terrorism had me at times just drained and just out of it. then i would turn on the tv and people like bernie mac would have you laughing so hard that my thoughts and plot to go to work the next day and go POSTAL went out the window. HIS MAKING ME LAUGH. HIM AND ALL THE COMICS saved the day for me and a whole lot of bigoted racist folks who made your life miserable because they could. that line use to do it for me. ” I AIN’T SCARED OF YOU MOTHERFUCKERS”. [CLAUDE] HAVE MERCY BERNIE R.I.P. HEY IS FOR HORSES.
178.
Fauzia
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
omg im still shocked by this, rip bernie mac
179.
Chi Town
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Can’t believe it…. speechless.
Rest in Peace. Won tickets to the “Last King of Comedy” show… best comedy show I saw…
And you are.
180.
Kardinal
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
for all of those that swears their idol r gon live forever n spend their time hating more than lovn fall back man my inspiration died 2day
181.
cece
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
rest in peace…
182.
hood_shit
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
R.I.P. Mac Man…. u got some greats to welcome you- Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, and Robin Harris got a joke for u when u get there!
183.
Shakera
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
OMG this is really sad. I was so sure that he would make a recovery. My condolensces go to his family and friends. He will truly be missed. R.I.P. Bernie Mac.
184.
SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
I’m crying as I’m typing this - snot and all. I haven’t felt this way about a celeb dying since 2Pac. I DON’T want anything to happen, but Richard Pryor’s still hanging in there with MS and Bernie’s dead? Pneumonia puts the nail in the coffin for any illness, but 50 is soooooooo young - and with his comedic genius - I’M DONE!!!!!!!!!!
185.
Lovelylady12
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
I was in some shock when they told me he had died Mr. Mac rest in perfect peace
We will forever and ever remember you
186.
SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
I’m so done I misprinted about Richard Pryor - I’m just done!!!!!
187.
sprty
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
I wasn’t even worried about him because earlier this week they said he was doing well and would be released soon.
sadness
188.
dmack
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
man im just broken up over this too sad
189.
Moe
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
R.I.P Bernie Mac
190.
Natural Mystique
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
So sad. His death came as sudden as his rise to fame. He’ll never be forgotten.
191.
AnDrea
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
..Are you fucking serious? OMG…..Well, he served his purpose and god saw fit that he come on home..i guess…
192.
8baller
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
O.M.G….WOW.
R.I.P Bernie.
193.
woop ( i hate haters... does that make me a hater...)
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
RIP
The Bernie Mac Show was cold.
194.
get_me_bodied
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
WHAT A SHOCK! HE WAS SO YOUNG. THIS MUST BE A WAKE UP CALL FOR EVERYBODY…. RIP AND MAY GOD BLESS.
195.
Honey Vick
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Damn Bernie!!! Ur in my thoughts and prayers!!
196.
MYPOV
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
This is so sad to hear, I thought they said he was getting better. My condolences to Bernie’s family. Rest in peace, Bernie.
197.
cleen
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
when someone who had the ability to make so many people laugh dies, that’s sad.
The jokes will live on though…..remember “buullshit” and “beige mf”
RIP
198.
lil black fan[hate interstitial ads]
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
i am deeply saddened by this news.
i will truly miss him.
r.i.p. bernie mac
199.
Moni N da middle
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
RIP Bernie mac… U will be missed.
You were 1 of my all-time favorite comedians!
200.
CJSprings
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Rest in peace Bernie…you gave great joy to millions throughout your lifetime! May God bless and keep the family during this difficult time.
201.
Nothing But Love
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Awe man…..im so shocked, really and truly.. its just so sad why did he have to die.. awe man …
:(
202.
joneblaze
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
No!!! No!! Not my Uncle Bernie!!!
They said he was getting better!!
Cant believe this He was definitely the funniest comedian in
The Kings of Comedy
R.I.P Mr.Mac
Some of my favorite Mac moments can be found in these films:
Transformers
Ocean’s Thirteen
Bad Santa
Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle
Ocean’s Eleven
Life
The Players Club
Get on the Bus
Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
Friday
Above the Rim
House Party 3
and of course his t.v show
203.
REBECCA
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
this is terrible
204.
UB
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
We love you Bernie! Best damn comedian ever. It can’t be the same without you.
205.
BOSS LADY
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
When i logged on and saw this it devastated me. Why does it always seem like when people are in the hospital and you think they’re getting better all of a sudden they’re gone. Bernie Mac was a great comedian and actor and he will never be forgotten. My prayers and condolensces to his family. That’s why we have to appreciate the things we have while we have the chance cause tomorrow is not promised to nobody. Tell people you love them today. Don’t hold grudges. Forgive and let go don’t let anger destroy your soul. LIVE LIFE AND BE HAPPY.
206.
whatsgoingon
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
This is tragic, but at least Bernie is not in pain anymore. RIP and may his family be comforted by God.
207.
TGS
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
R.I.P. Uncle Bernie..
208.
french gyal
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
rip bernie mac
BIGGG SHOUT FROM FRANCE,why do we have to lost him?? so sooon
209.
algie
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
life can be so short. i thank god that i got to witness his comedy talent live and see his movies.he will be truly missed
210.
MSWING
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
OMG im in disbeleif, i thought he was gonna be ok. R.I.P he was truly one of my fav comedians, my thoughts are with all his friends and family.
211.
Blkmarilyn
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Damn I feel like I lost an uncle. He was like your favorite uncle or your father’s best friend. I cannot believe this is real. It is just so unexpected. Life…is just so unexpected.
212.
MSWING
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
i should have said comin/actor. this guy was great, never disappointing. im truly saddened
213.
Take That
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
This has got to be the saddest day! I feel tremendously bad for his family and friends. Bernie Mac was a great comedian, one of the funniest out, he will be sorely missed!
I’ve loved his stand up since Def Jam, when he said he was “stirring it like muthafuckin coffee!”
Rest in Peace Mr. Mac, comedy will not be the same w/out you!
214.
TEMPTATION
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Shocked, Mad, Sad and Confused… why??? I loved This Man his show was so funny, he was doing soooo well and he was young too 50 wow. He was such a great person, R.I.P Mr. Bernie Mac You Will Be Deeply Missed!!! 8/9/08
215.
Lady T
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
still in shock…
RIP Bernie Mac
216.
Am POOR but my SON sure AINT
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Hope the journey was peaceful brother. I never met u, but yr vibe was that of a cool dude. R I P. I don’t know why, but this death hit me kinda hard this morning. Am so pissed right now. My dad layed in a hospital bed for almost two months with a tube stuck in his mouth dying from lynphoma. Little did I know when I was going on vacation abroad I will never talk to my dad again. Man Life I Swear………
217.
A&E
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
WOW!?! I’m speechless. like how?!? I, of course, heard about him being hospitalized for his pneumonia but I didn’t even bother with it because i thought he was gonna get through it just fine. But I NEVER for once thought….. WOW
R.I.P Bernie
218.
Lia
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
How tragic, the news came as a real shock to me and what a sad loss to the world of entertainment; I had not even realised he had been ill. He had a real talent for humour and brought a special something to the films and indeed performances he gave. He had real presence which meant your eyes were drawn to him.
My thoughts are with his family as I can appreciate their loss having lost my Father to a similar sounding illness earlier this year.
May you rest in Peace Bernie.
Lia
London UK
219.
KIM
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Bernie, you will be deeply missed..
220.
jerseydiamond
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Bernie had a successful career. Def- made his mark on the world…too bad, 50 is young
RIP
221.
MANDY
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
Noooo…. not uncle Bernie. The Mac Man, I miss you already.
My prayers go out to his family.
222.
yomama
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
so sad i loved bernie mac,,
hope his family can be strong
223.
Ummm
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
At a loss for words right now…Truly a legend. Man we’re losing all the greats. He will be missed
224.
Babycheif_Fl
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
R.I.P. Bernie.
I thought he was getting well.
225.
UrbanChic
Saturday, August 9, 2008 /
When I heard, I said, “Oh my God.” Bernie Mac was not only a comedian, but he was a true family man. He wanted the black community to return to its roots concerning family structure. He will be missed.
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