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OT: Bernie Mac dies at the age of 50
Posted: Sat Aug 9, 2008 2:03 pm
by TeK
Wow what a sad day for Chicago, and certaintly for the world fo comedy!
I LOVED Bernie's comedy!
http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/ ... index.html(CNN) -- Comic actor Bernie Mac died early Saturday of complications from pneumonia, according to a family member and his publicist. He was 50.
Bernie Mac, 50, had been hospitalized in his hometown, Chicago, with pneumonia.
He had been hospitalized in Chicago, Illinois, for more than a week with the lung infection.
Danica Smith, the comedian's publicist, had said Thursday that Mac's condition was "stable," The Associated Press reported.
"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."
Smith previously said the pneumonia wasn't related to sarcoidosis, a lung disease Mac had, which had been in remission since 2005, according to AP.
Mac caused a stir in July with some jokes he made during a fundraiser for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, AP reported.
Mac -- born Bernard Jeffrey McCollough -- starred in the Fox television series "The Bernie Mac Show." His film roles included the "Ocean's Eleven" series, "Friday," "Get on the Bus," "Transformers" and "Bad Santa."
Re: OT: Bernie Mac dies at the age of 50
Posted: Sat Aug 9, 2008 2:07 pm
by blues_man5
A sad day indeed. Very shocking this morning. I hope people remember him for his great work and not his controversial remarks. May he rest in peace.
Re: OT: Bernie Mac dies at the age of 50
Posted: Sat Aug 9, 2008 2:14 pm
by bobsampson
This is so messed up...
Re: OT: Bernie Mac dies at the age of 50
Posted: Sat Aug 9, 2008 2:15 pm
by pdenninggolden
God Rest Your Soul, Bernie Mac....
Re: OT: Bernie Mac dies at the age of 50
Posted: Sat Aug 9, 2008 2:15 pm
by luvmist
Wow. Definitely didn't see this one coming. Sorry about that. Hope his family is able to cope with the loss.......
Re: OT: Bernie Mac dies at the age of 50
Posted: Sat Aug 9, 2008 2:18 pm
by Polynice4Pippen
My day is officially f***ed up now. Jeez. R.I.P. Bernie Mac. Him and Robin Harris were Chicago comedy legends.
Re: OT: Bernie Mac dies at the age of 50
Posted: Sat Aug 9, 2008 2:19 pm
by dougthonus
It's crazy because he just seemed so young still.
Re: OT: Bernie Mac dies at the age of 50
Posted: Sat Aug 9, 2008 2:56 pm
by NLK
i'm stunned! my prayers go out to the Mac family. he was one of my many favorite comedians! he'll be missed!
Re: OT: Bernie Mac dies at the age of 50
Posted: Sat Aug 9, 2008 3:20 pm
by The ROY
I can't believe this...
Re: OT: Bernie Mac dies at the age of 50
Posted: Sat Aug 9, 2008 3:26 pm
by Red Larrivee
Was shocked too. RIP. He's a great guy and one of the best comedians to ever do it.
Re: OT: Bernie Mac dies at the age of 50
Posted: Sat Aug 9, 2008 4:30 pm
by BGeezy
R.I.P. sad day.
Re: OT: Bernie Mac dies at the age of 50
Posted: Sat Aug 9, 2008 4:34 pm
by Jo Jo English
Bernie Mac was a funny mother f_____. This is truly a sad day for the comedy scene.
I may have to go watch Bad Santa as a tribute.
Re: OT: Bernie Mac dies at the age of 50
Posted: Sat Aug 9, 2008 4:42 pm
by Sk23
R.I.P Bernie Mac...Chicago just loss a good man today..
Re: OT: Bernie Mac dies at the age of 50
Posted: Sat Aug 9, 2008 4:46 pm
by kyrv
Shocking. Had not even heard he was sick. Condolences (sorry sp) to his family.
Re: OT: Bernie Mac dies at the age of 50
Posted: Sat Aug 9, 2008 4:48 pm
by D'Lo
Wow, I randomly stopped by your forum and I see this stickied. I cant believe Bernie Mac is gone. He wll truly be missed. RIP Bernie Mac. Now I need to find a movie with Bernie Mac in it and watch it for memories.
Re: OT: Bernie Mac dies at the age of 50
Posted: Sat Aug 9, 2008 5:07 pm
by jacoby1us
this is just a tragedy, RIP Mr. Mac.
damn. another great comic gone.
Re: OT: Bernie Mac dies at the age of 50
Posted: Sat Aug 9, 2008 5:37 pm
by Ben
I'm shocked and saddened. Who the heck dies of pneumonia these days except for really old people whose systems are weak or people who refuse medical treatment b/c of religious reasons? Seems like a horrible waste.
My tribute won't be watching a movie of his but rather the Bernie Mac show. I have some of those on disk somewhere. I thought it was a terrific and under-appreciated sitcom.
Re: OT: Bernie Mac dies at the age of 50
Posted: Sat Aug 9, 2008 5:38 pm
by bullzman23
This sucks. Really sad news.
Re: OT: Bernie Mac dies at the age of 50
Posted: Sat Aug 9, 2008 5:42 pm
by Madheki
He was a great story teller. I had his book on tape w/ him retelling events in his life that were too funny and relevant. One of Chi-Town's finest and one of my favorite entertainers. Peace be with you Bernie, and prayers to the Mac family and friends.
Re: OT: Bernie Mac dies at the age of 50
Posted: Sat Aug 9, 2008 6:13 pm
by NoSkyy
RIP Bernie Mac....We won't ever forget one of Chitown's Finest and Funniest.
FRANK: You heard me. Just 'cause a black man tries to earn a decent wage in this state...
LINUS: That has nothing to do with...
FRANK: ... some cowboy like you's gotta kick him out on the street. Want me to jump down, turn around, pick a bale of cotton, won't let me deal cards, might as well call it whitejack.