BREAKING: Bernie Mac, Dead at 50
Filed under: Celebrities and Controversy, Fandom, Newsstand
The AP is reporting this morning that actor/comedian Bernie Mac has passed away in a Chicago area hospital from complications due to pneumonia. He's also suffered from an inflammatory lung disease known as sarcoidosis, though that had gone into remission back in 2005. Mac, who won a Peabody Award for his very popular sitcom The Bernie Mac Show, was also well known for his stand-up comedy -- and as part of The Original Kings of Comedy -- as well as his various big-screen appearances in films from the Ocean's series to Bad Santa to Mr. 3000 to his upcoming roles in Soul Men opposite Samuel L. Jackson, and Old Dogs opposite Robin Williams and John Travolta.
Dude was a funny, funny man. He will be missed. What's your favorite Bernie Mac performance/joke/moment? Feel free to share your thoughts on the man in the comments section below ...
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8-09-2008 @ 11:23AM
Bernadine said...
Bernie Mac was a good man and a good actor i send his family my blessing. they will be in prayer
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8-09-2008 @ 11:48AM
Paul Martin said...
My favorite Bernie Mac moment:
Ocean's Eleven.
"You want me to get up on this table and dance? You want me to shine your shoes? You want me to smile atcha?"
That whole scene is comic gold, and Bernie Mac pulls it off and pulls no punches. That scene made me a fan. And that's not to mention many of his other great moments in Ocean's Eleven. Tragically under-used in Ocean's Twelve... better use of screen time in Ocean's Thirteen, and a hilarious turn in Transformers...
I was anxiously awaiting a leading role that is nothing but great laughs.
He will be missed.
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8-09-2008 @ 11:49AM
Kurt said...
"Might as well call it white-jack"--from Ocean's 11.
Alas...
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8-09-2008 @ 11:55AM
amybaby said...
this is so tragic
http://www.hollywood-newsroom.com/rumors/bernie-mac-near-death/
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8-09-2008 @ 12:34PM
Marcella said...
I Loved Bernie Mac, He will be missed, my prayers to his family,friends, fans who beloved this wonderful actor,comedian, this has depressed my day
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8-09-2008 @ 12:06PM
mare29 said...
Way too young. What a shame. A very talented and funny guy.
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8-09-2008 @ 12:07PM
Kim G. said...
Oh this is so tragic. He was so young..... Ohe of the best comedians ever!!!....He was heading towards greatness. His life story inspires others. ..He will definitely be missed by his many fans...God bless his family.
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8-09-2008 @ 12:38PM
CHOZ said...
MY PRAYER GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY.I WISH THEY WOULD SAY MORE ABOUT HIS SARCOIDOSIS. PNEUMONIA IS ONE OF THE COMPLICATION WITH SARCOIDOSIS ON THE LUNGS. MY WIFE HAS SUFFERED WITH SARCOIDSIS FOR 25 YRS. IT IS A DEADLY ILLNESS.WHEN BERNIE FIRST WENT PUBLIC, WE WERE HOPING HE WOULD GET MORE ACTIVE IN HELPING GET THE ILLNESS IN THE PUBLIC EYE.
WE STILL PRAY BLESSINGS IN HIS FAMILIES LIFE AT SUCH A TIME AS THIS
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8-09-2008 @ 2:22PM
Beeslo said...
I always dug his show. It always put a humanizing outlook on his life, career and experiences. In fact when I heard about his death, I immediately thought of his cast members on that show and how they must feel because it always looked like they were very close on that show. Either that, or that was some great acting.
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8-09-2008 @ 12:36PM
Ronin said...
I REMEMBER BERNIE IN THE MOVIE "LIFE" WITH EDDIE MURPHY. VERY FUNNY PERFORMANCE. MAY GOD BLESS HIS SOLE AND COMFORT HIS FAMILY.
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8-09-2008 @ 1:58PM
Aaron said...
"My wife told me she was gonna get a young man. I told her get the mutha...ker. I'll watch."
damn, this is a bummer. He has that soul men movie coming out later this year too.
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8-10-2008 @ 3:50AM
John said...
Omg..RIP Great actor! This just comes so sudden :'(
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8-09-2008 @ 12:55PM
Christian M. Howell said...
Terrible news. He had some really good routines in teh Kings of Comedy.
I remember him most for:
"And I ain't Rodney King, Ill get a couple of you."
Condolences
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8-09-2008 @ 1:15PM
Daniel Ellis said...
Dang its said to hear that he pass away. At first people with thier stupid minds gossping too much said he died already was out of order. Now that he really died, it just so painful. He was more than a comdian, he was human-being that made many people laugh and touch alot of people with his gift talent. I am not going to be said, but happy knowing that he resting up above with the Lord in heaven. A ledgen n another angel gone heaven. You will be truly miss by me and everyone else. My condolence, and support goes out especially to his whole family. Be strong, hold on, do let go, because one day yall be all at one with him.
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8-09-2008 @ 1:17PM
eugene said...
what horrible news, I too loved his performance in Ocean's 11 . I thought that his performances had a level of honesty and truth of emotion that was missing from many of his contemporaries. I'llmiss that, and the calm yet energetic presence he had on stage and screen.
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8-09-2008 @ 2:30PM
Cassius said...
The Head of State was the best one of the great Bernie Mac.
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8-09-2008 @ 2:35PM
victor de la torre said...
I agree, he was great on "Head of State".
8-09-2008 @ 2:46PM
Jackie said...
Sadly another talented comedian gone. I know GOD is laughing his a** off, Bernie Mac and George Carlin. Standing room only. My prayers to his family and all those who know him. He will be greatly missed.
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8-09-2008 @ 3:16PM
ECWaenigma said...
Great comedian, actor, and human being. God bless him and his family in their time of need.
Bernie Mac story:
He used to frequent the nail salon right down the street from where I used to work. He came in one day to get a manicure and there was a bunch of high school girls in there getting their nails done for prom. When he left, he paid for ALL of their manicures without saying a word. He never looked for any thanks or anything and was just a great human being. He will be sorely missed.
God bless you, Bernie Mac.
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8-10-2008 @ 7:07PM
lin said...
What a lovely story. I am so saddened to hear of his passing.
Thanks for sharing such a wonderful memory with us. He will be sorely missed. God Bless him and his family.