RIP Bernie Mac
 

He's been in Chicago at Northwestern Hospital. He had pneumonia pretty bad and died this morning at the age of 50. RIP Bernie

Prayers going out to his family. :smileypray:

He also had sarcoidosis but it had been in remission since 2005. They said he died from the pneumonia though. Such a sad loss of someone so young and talented too.

I'm so sorry
We'll always remember you Bernie

A sad day indeed, I met him at an event once and his laugh and smile could light up a room. He was definitely a gift!

He was one of my favorites, on stage and off. I laughed my butt off the first time I saw Kings of Comedy. His TV show was good too. It wasn't filled with stereotypical canned jokes and stunts.

He lived out this way, in a modest home with his family. His fame never went to his head, even though the local radio station used to hold daily "Bernie Mac" sightings. He was just a regular guy. Everyone that ever called in talked about how friendly he was when they saw him on the street. :)

Rest in peace, Mr. Mac. :hug: Thank you for the belly laughs. :D

:)I looved his parenting in his tv show.:) He really made me laugh.

rip

He had such a nice baritone voice -- I heard him frequently on a radio spot promoting a reading program for children. May he rest in peace.

Bye Mr. Mac. You were awesome and thanks for touching our lives.

such a shame so young still, R.I.P. Bernie

I also liked that show of his when he was the uncle to those two kids, loved the sarcasm in that show

My cousin told me yesterday he installed their air and furnace. He said Bernie was a down to earth guy and although he was star struck, Bernie and his wife made him feel at home. He also said Bernie didn't stop on the stage with his joking. He was that way in real life as well. His wife said something funny about the air and furnace and Bernie looked at her serious and said "Since when did you get paid to make the jokes?' lol My cousin said that was priceless and he'll never forget their kindness and how they treated him as an equal.

I am so glad you shared that, Sandy...

Bernie Mac was hilarious...I've read that he's down to earth and am so glad that he really is...well...was...

I still remember seeing him on Def-Jam on HBO years ago...

50...so young...what a loss...

I am so glad I purchased The Original Kings Of Comedy DVD! When I heard of Bernie Mac's passing I dug out the dvd and watched it. His bit made me laugh til I cried! He's definitely one of the greats! I just saw where he has recently wrapped a movie titled "Soul Man" which also starred Isaac Hayes and Samuel L. Jackson. News just hit today if Isaac Hayes' untimely passing! Very, very sad. But I'm sure they'll continue making us laugh through the body of work they've left behind for a long time to come!

I don't know but if I was Samuel Jackson, I'd hit the road.

Good Grief!!!

No kidding, right?! That's what I said!:eek:

Really, if something happens to Samuel L. Jackson, then well, I just don't know.

This is just too STRANGE!!!

And Morgan Freeman was just in a bad accident.