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The comedy field suffered a huge loss today upon the passing of popular standup comic and actor Bernie Mac.
Born Bernard Jeffrey McCullough and a native of Chicago’s South Side, the 50-year-old entertainer died from complications related to pneumonia at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in his hometown. His death came two weeks after his hospitalization on July 24 (not August 1, as widely misreported) for the illness and the numerous rumors about his health that began spreading at the beginning of August.
Mac first became well-known to the masses through his collaboration with fellow comedians Cedric the Entertainer, Steve Harvey, and D.L. Hughley, who were collectively the Original Kings of Comedy in the standup comedy film of the same name. The tagline for the project was “We Got Jokes,” and did they ever, to the tune of almost $40 million raked in at the box office after the comedy showcase’s 2000 release.
Although Mac starred in numerous feature films — Ocean’s Eleven and its two sequels, Mr 3000, and Bad Santa, just to name a few — he’ll probably always be best remembered for his hit Fox sitcom The Bernie Mac Show. Mac’s immense talent allowed him to transform a basic family comedy into a show that resonated with a diverse range of people from all walks of life.
The critically acclaimed series aired from 2001–2006 and eventually earned four NAACP Image Awards, an Emmy Award, and a Peabody Award, as well as numerous additional nominations, including two for the Golden Globes.
Condolences to Mac’s surviving family members, who include his wife of thirty years, Rhonda, their daughter Je’Niece Childress, and their granddaughter Jasmine. Mac’s funeral is scheduled for Friday, August 15, and donations in his memory can be made to the Bernie Mac Foundation for Sarcoidosis at 40 East Ninth Street, Suite 601, Chicago IL 60605.
An Associated Press video report on Mac’s passing follows.
I STILL DEEPLY MISS BERNIE!!!
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I am in the most deepest shock
Iam so distraught the Bernie Mac 1 of the REALEST comedians has passed.
you will be truly missed. i still cant believe it
god bless you and your family
RIP Bernie Mac
Bernie Mac- I will truly miss you. My heart goes out to your entire family. You will be missed by all. Thanks for all the laughs.
WELL IT LOOKS LIKE YOU WILL BE MAKING THE ANGELS LAUGH NOW MR. MAC :-) BUT UNTIL THEN REST IN PEACE AND HOPE EVERYTHING IS WELL FOR YOUR FAMILY. WE LOVE YA NOW AND WE WILL LOVE YOU 100 YEARS FROM NOW. RIP BERNIE MAC.
god don’t make no mistakes.he has called a brother home.truly our loss.my heart goes out to the family.
Bernie mac i know that everyone broke down and cried when they heard the news i couldn’t believe it. Now i know that you are in a better place where god is by your side. You will be missed by everyone.
God bless you and your family
You are my favorite comedian and i will miss you always.
R.I.P My Brother
From #1 Fan Lisa Robinson
You are the most funniest comedian and you would be missed for your acting and a stand up comedian we will love you always family, friends, fan, and others.
R.I.P
From the Binion’s Family
God Bless You
i felt like cryin wen i find out he was dead! i cud not bliv it… as far as i’m concerned he’s d funniest comedian i ever knew R.I.P Bernie!!!! hope ur in a better PLACE!
I am really goin to miss bernie mac he was my favorite comedian and my heart goes out to this family. I am still in shock my the terrible news. He will be sadly missed.