VARIOUS CELEBS REACT TO BERNIE MAC’S PASSING
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Our friends over at Hip Hollywood hit up Megan Good’s birthday party on Saturday night and spoke to various celebs about the untimely passing of Bernie Mac. Also keep reading to view what his good friend Niecy Nash had to say.
Bernie Mac passed on Saturday morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago area hospital. The comedian suffered from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease that produces tiny lumps of cells in the body’s organs, but had said the condition went into remission in 2005.








79 Comments
1.
angelita
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
RIP Bernie!
2.
Assless Chaps
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
This is why we need to spend time with family and friends. We should not have to come together for funerals only. RIP Bernie!!!!
3.
Ed
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
A truely funny man has left us. We will his smile and the light is his eyes. May God Bless him and his family
4.
Mo Fuze
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
I agree with Comment #2 … it just shows us again that we need to value the important people in our lives
5.
triniting
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
I am really sad about Bernie’s passing. He was a great comedian. I enjoyed his work. R.I.P. Bernie Mac
6.
sara
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
R.I.P, may the good lord be your guide as you croos over to the other side. wish your family the strenght to hold on at this period. so so sad.omg.
7.
Mrs Morris
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
God took him back. As he needed to. People in heaven need to laugh sometimes too. Make it hot up there B.M.
8.
*CALI BABY*
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
WE MUST CHERISH EVERY MOMENT WE SPEND WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS PLUS THE TIMES WE SEE OUR FAVORITE CELEBS ON T.V. OR IN CONCERT.MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCE GOES OUT TO BERNIE MAC’S FAMILY AND MAY GOD SEE THEM THROUGH AT THIS DEVASTING TIME…WE ONLY TRULY LOSE SOMEONE WHEN WE FORGET THEIR LEGACY SO KEEP BERNIE MAC IN YOUR MEMORY AND STAY STRONG. R.I.P. BERNIE MAC 1957-2008
9.
stewart
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
R.I.P
10.
Carolinahoney
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
I watched his famous Def Comedy Jam performance last nite for the first time in a LONG while, and he had me crying, laughing! He will be missed, but he’s at home now…where all of us hope to be one day….see u later Bernie
11.
*CALI BABY*
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
KEEP BERNIE MAC’S LEGACY ALIVE…THANK YOU CL.
12.
Q
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
I went work today and I was still in shock hearing that he passed. I seriously feel like someone close to me has actually passed its mad.
Prayers to Bernies Family
13.
MARQUEST
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT THAT LOSE OF MR. MAC MY MOM PASSED AWAY JULY 12 FROM THE SAME THING sarcoidosis =( MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
14.
veronica
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
I am so devestated that the king of comdey is gone.This can’t be real! He died yesterday and i can’t get over it. I’m heart broken, i’m at a stand still, i can’t get off this computer because i’m going to every website to read about him, i keep watching the kings of comdey on youtube, ill turn on the radio to hear about him, ill go to the tv to see what stations is mentioning him. I knew that he was hospitlized for pneumonia but in the back of my mind i was saying that bernie mack was going to kick this and that everybody was making a big deal out of this. I’M SO SORRY BERNIE, BUT I LOVED YOU SO MUCH AND I JUST DIDN’T WANT TO BELIVE THAT YOU COULD LEAVE THIS WORLD. YOU WERE A GREAT MAN BERNIE, AND NO ONE COULD EVER REPLACE YOU! I have your family in my prayers.I KNOW YOUR IN HEAVEN WITH THE ALMIGHTY HIMSELF.PEACE.
15.
~*aShLeY*~
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
i stll cannot believe this….thats why i cant stand doctors, they dont kno what they be doin and his family should sue that hospital for all they got, cuz no mount of apologizes is gonna fix there mistakes and bring him back, i just cant believe they said he was recovering and was going to be released soon, i think thats why everybody was so shocked cuz we just thought he had a little somethin and was gonna get better and keep doin his thang…when people like him, and aaliyah and gerald levert die (and whoever else u may like), it really hurts us fans becuz we really feel like we know them…
16.
Krazee
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
Hopefully with his passing people become more informed about their health. Pneumonia is very serious!! I have had pneumonia and it took them several months to pinpoint what was wrong with me!! It started as a cold in the winter months and progressed into a cough that wouldn’t go away until the beginning of spring!! Please take care of ourselves!! Because there is only one of YOU!!!
17.
May
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
RIP … He already knew… plus had his family on the side of him .. he will truly be missed…
http://www.etonline.com/n.../2008/08/64210/index.html
ET has the latest…
Bernie Mac’s wife and daughter were with the late comedian in his last moments and were able to bid him a touching goodbye, his sister-in-law tells People magazine.
Mary Ann Grossett, the sister of Mac’s wife Rhonda, spoke to the magazine about the final moments before the 50-year-old entertainer died.
“He opened his eyes on his own and looked at Rhonda. She called his name, and he opened his eyes and nodded to her. She smiled at him and told him, ‘Don’t leave me … ‘I’m waiting for you to come back.’ He shrugged his shoulders, and she said that’s when she knew he was tired. He signaled to her that his body was tired.”
“What she (Rhonda) will treasure the most is the fact that she was his wife for 30 years – and not only was she his wife, but she was his best friend. She’s going to miss him dearly,” Grossett told People.
18.
BASS MAN
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
I’m sorry to # 10.
Heaven just got a lil funnier. R.I.P.
19.
missbrittbritt
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
My mother also passed away in 2004 due to complications with Sarcoidosis. Initially the condition was in her lungs, but gradually it moved to her heart. Prolonged stress on the heart lead her to have Congestive Heart Failure.
When I discovered in 2005 that Bernie Mac also had the condition, I was shocked. Sarcoidosis is more common in people of African descent, than any other people. It is often misdiagnosed as various types of Cancer. I’ve had 2 people in my family alone to have the condition. And ive met about an additional 3 people.
I strongly believe that people need to become more aware of this disease.
20.
missbrittbritt
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
Also, my prayers and love are with his family right now
21.
Tiffany
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
Neicy’s video was beautiful.
RIP Bernie
22.
Mealy
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
I DON’T KNOW IF ITS JUST ME BUT I REALLY CAN’T BELIEVE SOME ONE CAN WHOLE HEARTILY GIVE CONDOLENCES TO A DEAD LOVED ONE IN THE MIDDLE OF A PARTY ITS JUST WEIRD AND KINDA DISRESPECTFUL IF YOU THINK ABOUT IT.
REST IN PARADISE B.Mac YOU WILL BE MISSED
23.
DejaStar7
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
Its just so UNEXPECTED! R.I.P Bernie
24.
india617
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
I still can’t believe it…
#17 just had tears AND snot bubbles come down my sad face. That is sooooooooo sad. I feel bad for his wife. 3O years and your love and best friend is gone.
I know Mac wouldn’t of wanted to go any other way. I am glad he wasn’t alone and had a special moment with his loved ones. He will ALWAYS be with them.
Bernie was a talented and smart man. His whole swagger and style was like no other. He educated in the funniest way- talking about the things no one would DARE talk about or was afraid to and by the time he was done he had you cracking up and either thinking about what he said or agreeing to it. There will be more comediens but none that can do it like the Mac can. This is truly a loss.
25.
algie
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
he is truly missed….nothing short of a genuis
26.
yabaybgurl
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
I’m still devistated I feel like I lost one ov my closedt friends it just makes me comes to the realization tha tomorrows not promised cherish every moment here with loved ones he’s n a better place we all gon get there one day god bless his family rip bernie love ya
27.
Honey Vick
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
He was the same age as my mother. It makes you put life into a whole different perspective. R.I.P. Bernie Mac!
28.
JohnMcCain In The White House 08' We Are going to Keep Bush's Policies!!!
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
Nice. RIP Bernie Mac.
29.
Chelly
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
I am still in shock that he is gone. This was one of the funniest Black men period. I loved him in “Life” he was so funny as Jang-a-lang “I’m da pappy”. RIP Bernie.
30.
ThinkAboutIt
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
He was a talented comedian, but more importantly a beautiful man — a good father, a good husband, a good person in general.
Death is part of the cycle of life… what’s important is to love and live every moment fully. There is no doubt his family will grieve, but they also have the memories and the love that he shared with him while he was here.
Fifty years old and thirty years married is pretty much unheard of these days, it’s shows his committment to family. In his book he talks about the ups and the downs, but family was the most important thing to him, so he fought hard to keep his together…. and they were always together, even until the end.
31.
R.I.P. Bernie Mac
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
My prayers and sympathy is with his family during this time and as I pray for my own family to get through our exact storm, I pray for his family as well. Death is just one of those doors we have to go through in life, some make it through sooner than we’d like, but God is not human and he is no respecter of man.
Rest In Peace Bernie Mac & my uncle!!!
Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY WILL COME IN THE MORNING!!!
God Bless!!!
32.
neek
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
omg ima really miss him..
-i hate my skin cause its black,i gums cause dey black,i hate black keys on a piano,i hate the back forest whitaker neck,i hate whoopi goldberg lips! and most of all i hate dat got damn wesily snipes!!
=’[
R.I.P Bernie Mac!!
u will be truely missed!
33.
bassackwards
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
MARQUEST+MISSBRITTBRITT sorry for your losses.
@ Bernie Mac - the world just got a little less funny. RIP
34.
Senrita Fresca
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
I can’t believe he’s gone R.I.P. Bernie Mac
35.
AnDrea
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
…I can’t believe it…
36.
A-TRAIN
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
R.I.P. Bernie Mac
37.
TeTe(LOVIN KID CUDI)
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
this just feels weird to me…..seems as if i’ve lost somebody who i knew personally…this is just sad.
@19,i had never heard of this disease,neither had any of my family,until last weekend when the rumors started about bernie mac.
38.
ect8
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
can’t stop crying for my man Mac….Love you guy.
39.
kmniles
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
Ummm…did anyone else hear that Issac Hayes died less than 24hrs after Bernic Mac? My aunt from memphis just called me and told me the news…..
40.
kmniles
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
Yup…Wikipedia has him passing away today. The weird thing is that Issac just completed the soundtrack to Bernic Mac and Samuel Jackson’s new movie, Soul Men.
This is just crazy I tell you…nuts…..
41.
Nothing But Love
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
May he rest in peace…..
Angel.. Issac Hayes has died as well
42.
THATCHICKL
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
RIP Mac..
43.
im hot..ur not
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
R.I.P. Bernie mac!!!You will always be missed & remembered.
44.
Classy
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
I feel like I lost a family member-an uncle or something. Thanks for the continued posts on Bernie, as almost nothing else seems that important right now.
45.
joi
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
So sad my heart goes out Bernie&Isac families .
46.
CrayonGirl
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
Now That’s Love. –R.i.P. ‘Mac-Man’
I just watched the commercial spot with Bernie and LeBron James
Bernie had Madd love for his Fans –Celeb’ & Street Friends, Always polite and patient to stop for fans.
(( but, I’m sorry to say this, ‘Steve Harvey’ was not a so-called friend of Mac-Man ))
47.
Ms.Cheeks
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
R.I.P Bernie Mac it is crazy that he passed away man I feel like I lost a loved one. He was so funny, whenever I needed a good laugh I would just pop in The Original Kings of Comedy and that would brighten up my day!
@ #2 you are so right we have to cherish every moment with a loved one cause you never know when it is going to be their last moment here on earth my dad passed away from the same disease Sarcoidosis 4 yrs ago and tell you it hard to watch someone you love fade away due to such an ugly disease.
my prayers and condolescences go out the Mac family. At least you know Bernie is in a better place.
48.
Keesha
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
I agree with you Veronica.. I feel as if there’s a hole left in spirit for some reason… I can’t explain it, that’s how you know that a good person with a unmeasured realness, has touched your life directly or indirectly.
I think of my dad that passed 2 mos after his 50th birthday and it’s something that you never get over..
My heart and prayers go out to his family.. I wonder how his sister’s doing and her kids that he raised as his own.. I can’t imagine their grief…
RIP Bernie Mac.. You will always be missed and loved by me
49.
mariam
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
RIP Bernie mac, wat a great and talented person, you will really be missed, may ur soul rest in peace.
50.
tee tee
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
#15… What are YOU talking about?? As a medical student, and soon to be physician, keep in mind that doctors ARE NOT God. They can only do so much, I am sure his doctors ‘knew what they were doing’. Think twice about ‘not standing doctors’ it may be a DOCTOR to save your life one day!
R.I.P Bernie.
51.
lala
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
RIP BERNIE MAC AND ISSAC HAYES!!!
52.
luvs2speakhermind
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
I don’t mean to be rude or anything, but am I the only one who thinks that it was very rude and unecessary for someone to ask celebrities at Megan’s Good birthday party about how they felt about Bernie Mac’s death??? It is a shame, but damn, this was a celebration for Megan and why would you bring everyone down by bringing up someone’s death? This was her birthday party, celebrating another year in her life, they didn’t think it was ironic to bring up someone who died that day???? I’m not a fan of Megan, trying to defend her, but I think that is so odd.
53.
HTownStandUp
Sunday, August 10, 2008 /
RIP Bernie. Wish I was able to see your act in person! You were truly a class act. May your soul rest in peace. I hope your family is able to pass through this time with ease.
54.
augusta
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
damn what the hell? i hope this isn’t happening in threes
55.
sun
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
He is my favorite comedian. Yes, he is single now. I saw his profile on millionaire&celeb personals site “”"”"”W e a l t h y L o v e s.co m”"”"”"”"” last week. It is said he is in relationship with a young beautiful woman on that site now.
56.
Sharondiva
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
I’m going to miss Bernie Mac…. Chicago’s Own
57.
RosieSunshine17
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
I cannot even express my heartache. There are so many things to be said right now, and usually I don’t– or I try not to become to attached to entertainers and stars, because I do not personally know them, but there was something about Bernie Mac. From watching his shows, his movies, his interviews, he became someone I would’ve loved to meet…I just really can’t believe he’s gone, I keep wanting and waiting for someone to pop and prove that this was yet another horrific rumor, but I know it’s not going to happen. I’m going to really miss Bernie, just last June I’d said to my sister, “Bernie Mac should host the BET Awards”, something about his comedic style led me to believe he could have done wonders for that show, and now he’s gone. It’s strange in a way but I feel like I’ve lost a member of the family. My prayers are with his family, and I know he’s gone onto a better place, May GOD rest his soul.
58.
MICHELLE
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
THERE ARE NO WORDS!!! MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FANS AROUND THE WORLD AS WE COPE WITH YOUR DEPARTING.
59.
MAI03
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
RIP to Bernie Mac. He was simply the best.
60.
KIDDO
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
Love me so Bernie Mac, famous line ” I AIN’T SCARED OF YA” RIP BERNIE.
61.
Teri
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
R.I.P…Mr. Mac
62.
36+
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
I feel like I lost a loved one. Niecy’s video was so well put.
63.
JAZZY
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
R.I.P TO THE KING OF COMEDY.
THIS IS TRULY GOING TO BE A LAUGH THAT I AM GOING TO MISS! BUT ITS JUST GOOD TO KNOW THAT HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE MAKING ALL OF THE OTHER ANGELS LAUGH TIL THEIR STOMACHS HURT!
64.
HOTMOMMA001
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
@ 52 - Yea, I agree that was kinda off base to do that at someone’s birthday. It was not the appropriate agenda for that topic.
This is a really sad day for the BLACK community. I love, love, love Bernie Mac. He was my fav King of Comedy for real! He and Sommore are the BEST!
Happy B-Day Ms. Good! I hope you enjoyed it!
65.
tenderoni
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
So Sad.. R.I.P Bernie
Unfortunatley sarcoidosis is very painful and there is no cure for it. I am familiar w/ this disease.
66.
Original Truth (I don't care if ya get mad)
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
RIP Bernie Mac…..
67.
j
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
rip bernie mac
68.
thicky
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
I didn’t grow up with a dad, so I kinda feel like I lost one with Bernie’s passing. I’d always tell people now how come he couldn’t be my father, he was such a positive, male role model, and just an all around good person, you never heard anything in connection with Bernie. When I first heard about it I was at work, and knew that it had to be a rumor. When Perez had it on his site, I had to go and cry in the bathroom
I could feel my heart breaking. I send all my love and condolences to his wife and family, we truly truly lost one of the last great ones. Love you forever Bernie XOXO Thicky
69.
Vash
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
R.I.P Bernie Mac. It feels like I really knew you. You will definitely be missed here on earth.
70.
Vash
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
R.I.P Bernie Mac, you will definitely be missed. You put joy and laughter in our hearts.
71.
Kat
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
R.I.P. Mr. Bernie Mac…..Chicago will truly miss you and I will truly miss you…
72.
Fantasia Armstrong
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
OMG!! This can not be happening i loved bernie mac!! He was one of my favorite actors!! I love you bernin rest in paradise
73.
1nubianqueen
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
R.I.P. Mac Man! You’ll be missed but never forgotten! One of the great ones
Why?
“Cuz I aint scared of your Mutherfuckas-Bernie Mac! “
74.
hood_shit
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
Those were beautiful sentiments Nicey Nash made. You would want people to remember you in such a manner! R.I.P. Mac Man!
75.
mildredJ
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
Bernie you are and were a KING. You my brother , was a gentle soul. Love Ya and will miss you!!!!!!!
76.
Dee
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
What a loss! My condolences go out to his family as well as his collegues. I loved Bernie Mac, he just reminded you of the family memeber that everyones has, that you loved when they came around. He was talented and one of the original Kings of Comedy. Cherish your love ones and tell them everyday that you love them. You just don’t know how much time we have here……
“Heaven just got a little funnier” Don Cheadle
I ain’t scared of you muthafuckas!
Rest on Bernie Mac!
77.
7th grade pooh gets it right
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
i still cant believe especially he die on my birthday
78.
time
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 /
Such a cuttie. His photos were seen at millionaire persoanals site “”"”"”W e a l t h y L o v e s.co m”"”"”"”"”last week. It is said he is already in relationship with a young beautiful woman on that site now. ———————–
79.
-----QueenEarth
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 /
R.I.P. Brother Bernie! “America, this is God’s will” Great line– I can hear Bernie saying this