R.I.P. Bernie Mac
 

Actor and comedian Bernie Mac died of complications due to pneumonia this morning. He was 50-years old.

In addition to pneumonia, the Chicago-native suffered from a sarcoidosis, a chronic inflammatory lung disease. "When I got the call this morning, it was just devastating news," said Chicago Sun-Times columnist Stella Foster. "Let's face it: Bernie Mac was one of a kind. He was the best of the best in terms of giving you a good laugh." [CNN]

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Comments (19)

No. 1 · Tariq Nelson

I woke up to the news this morning and it is truly a shock because I didn't even know he was sick

Posted: Aug 9, 2008 at 11:33 am
No. 2 · coco_fiere

I'm in shock. Ever since he walked on the stage of Def Comedy Jam and said "I ain't scared of you motherf—ers!" I've been a fan. Plus, he's from my city. A true comedic genius with one of the prettiest smiles I've ever seen. My condolences to his family and friends (esp. the other Kings of Comedy & Kellita/kids from his show). Mr. Mac, we love you man, keep 'em smiling up there.RIP

Posted: Aug 9, 2008 at 12:27 pm
No. 3 · *M*

Wow. Just wow. May he rest in peace

Posted: Aug 9, 2008 at 12:45 pm
No. 4 · J

LOVED his show. Oh my GOODNESS loved his show…especially his nephew. *tear*

Posted: Aug 9, 2008 at 1:13 pm
No. 5 · Nicole

So sad as he was a true comedic genius. Loved his show and in my favs Friday, The Kings of Comedy, and Bad Santa. R.I.P.

Posted: Aug 9, 2008 at 1:29 pm
No. 6 · Michelle

This is just so surreal.

Posted: Aug 9, 2008 at 2:44 pm
No. 7 · di-my-e

RIP you will be missed.

Posted: Aug 9, 2008 at 4:30 pm
No. 8 · Daria at Gorgeous Black Women

I got the impression from the news in the last few weeks that he was very ill. I'm not shocked but I'm certainly saddened. My prayers are with his loved ones.

Posted: Aug 9, 2008 at 6:29 pm
No. 9 · RainaWeather

I cried when I heard. He was one of my absolute favorite comedians.
RIP muhfucka!

Posted: Aug 9, 2008 at 7:34 pm
No. 10 · Monie

Wow, this is really sad. Bernie was an everyman; he seemed like a guy we all knew.

Posted: Aug 9, 2008 at 8:08 pm
No. 11 · jandi

RIP Mr Mac

Posted: Aug 9, 2008 at 9:10 pm
No. 12 · Kimberly

I knew the man was sick but I didn't think that he would pass!!! RIP Berni Mac.

Posted: Aug 9, 2008 at 9:46 pm
No. 13 · industryfinest

sad, sad, sad

Posted: Aug 9, 2008 at 10:30 pm
No. 14 · BlackWomenBlowTheTrumpet.blogspot.com

Hello there! {waves}

It is so very sad that Bernie passed on… a young man who was still attempting to branch out into new avenues professionally… he will be deeply missed….

He added a lot to the comedy circuit and many comics who came after him were imitators…

I do hope that he is resting with God…

Thank you for mentioning him with respect and admiration…

Peace, blessings and DUNAMIS!
Lisa

Posted: Aug 10, 2008 at 12:10 am
No. 15 · larence

I am so sad~~~Can't believe it. He was such a talent actor. He will be missed very much by many people. My prayers goes out to him and his family. I learned his death from celebrity guys at Richromances.com where many other wealthy people and celebrities states they are in shock""

Posted: Aug 10, 2008 at 11:19 am
No. 16 · summer

^^shameless *smh*

Posted: Aug 10, 2008 at 12:19 pm
No. 17 · jd

i still cant believe it… what??

and isaac hayes died today, too.. crazy.

Posted: Aug 10, 2008 at 5:54 pm
No. 18 · RainaWeather

What the Hell, now Isaac Hayes.

Posted: Aug 10, 2008 at 8:54 pm
No. 19 · DEAF FEMINIST PUNK!!!!!!!!!!

so sad. RIP Bernie Mac, you were a great comic and you made me LOL.

Posted: Aug 11, 2008 at 4:11 pm
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