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Bernie Mac
Born: 1957-10-05 - Died: 2008-08-09Cause of Death: Pneumonia
Death Summary: Bernard Jeffrey "Bernie Mac" McCullough died on August 9, 2008 from complications due to pneumonia, which was most likely brought on by his sarcoidosis, something he suffered with since 1983.
Mac was hospitalized on August 1, 2008 with pneumonia. The following day the doctors informed his family that he was in “very, very critical condition. Mac’s publicist released a statement that said “he is expected to make a full recovery and that he was responding well to treatment”.
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Who was Bernie Mac : Mac got his start as a stand-up comedian in Chicago’s Cotton Pickin’ Club. At the age of 32 he won the Miller Lite Comedy Search, this is when he started to develop a fan base.
He started acting when he was offered the role of Pastor Clever in Ice Cube’s 1995 film Friday. Following his breakout success of that film he was cast into several other smaller roles including Booty Call, How to Be a Player, Life and What’s the Worst That Could Happen?.
Fox gave Mac his own television show in 2001, which was entitled The Bernie Mac Show. It was somewhat based upon his own life. The show was somewhat of a success.
On March 19, 2007 Mac told David Letterman that he was going to retire from his career just as soon as he was finished shooting his latest comedy, The Whole Truth, Nothing but the Truth, So Help me Mac. He went on to say, "I'm going to still do my producing, my films, but I want to enjoy my life a little bit…I missed a lot of things, you know".
Mac was hospitalized on August 1, 2008 with pneumonia. The following day the doctors informed his family that he was in “very, very critical condition. Mac’s publicist released a statement that said “he is expected to make a full recovery and that he was responding well to treatment”.
Read Bernie Mac's Funeral Program!
Who was Bernie Mac : Mac got his start as a stand-up comedian in Chicago’s Cotton Pickin’ Club. At the age of 32 he won the Miller Lite Comedy Search, this is when he started to develop a fan base.
He started acting when he was offered the role of Pastor Clever in Ice Cube’s 1995 film Friday. Following his breakout success of that film he was cast into several other smaller roles including Booty Call, How to Be a Player, Life and What’s the Worst That Could Happen?.
Fox gave Mac his own television show in 2001, which was entitled The Bernie Mac Show. It was somewhat based upon his own life. The show was somewhat of a success.
On March 19, 2007 Mac told David Letterman that he was going to retire from his career just as soon as he was finished shooting his latest comedy, The Whole Truth, Nothing but the Truth, So Help me Mac. He went on to say, "I'm going to still do my producing, my films, but I want to enjoy my life a little bit…I missed a lot of things, you know".
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MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE BERNIE “MAC” FAMILY………. I KNOW THE ANGELS HAVE EMBRACED HIM WITH OPEN ARMS……..KEEP YOUR HEAD UP FAMILY AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU………
Bernie was a great talent and his TV show was uniquely his own. He will continue to give us
his gift of laughter. He will be missed. May God
bless his family in their time of sadness.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family in this time of sadness and I’d like to thank them for sharing him with the world. He will be missed and remembered forever. My all time favorite, Mr. Mac (wow).
till the white meat shows!!!!!
Peace, Love and Laughter MAN!!!
I am in total shock right now…I can’t believe what I’m reading….he was only 50
Even though we will miss Bernie Mac my heart and prayers go out to the FAMILY of MR. MAC I know he was more than that to you.
The Son,Brother,Husband,Dad,Grandfather and just down right friend will be truley missed!! It is better to have loved one of Gods Angels than to miss what a divine blessing we had here on earth!!
God Bless!!!
Another comedian gone..I’m speechless…reminds me of when Robin Harris died. A complete loss to the entertainment industry. My condolences to the family.
i liked the bernie mac show
I wish the family well, I willl pray for the family in times of need. keep you all save form anymore sorrow and pain God Please be with the Family in Jesus name AMEN AMEN AMEN. if you need me I’ll be there.
THANKS FOR MY CHILD
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Hello Fsmily, I am deeply sorrowed for you/our lose. I pray for us all and pray that the jouney to a better place in easy, I pray for us all for the laugher and smiles and all that bernie put in and out of our lives. Thank you LORD for allowing bernie to come into out lives for the time, Thank you LORD for the WIFE,CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN. I send all of my strenght to the family,the love to your heart so you many feel joy, courage to do something that none of us expected you to do. The prays that I have to give to my family will go to your. GOD BLESS you all and call if you need anything.
Mr. Mac will be truly missed by me,family and friends. There will be no more. He was very funny. I don’t like stand up comedy, but Bernie has this “oomph” way of catching my attention. So my condolenscence goes out to the Mac family.
We will be praying for you. Mr. Mac giv’em hell
where ever you are, because I just know someone needs a smile, laughter, and joy sometimes. So
R.I.P. Mr. Mac. The world loves you, but “GOD”
loves you best.
my husband and i would like to say that we are deeply hurt and we are praying for the family. we know that god will give you the courage and strength you need to make it trough this time of sadness. may god bless and keep you all
I was truly shocked and dismayed to hear of the passing of the most hilarious comedian I have ever watched - Bernie Mac. My heart sank when I heard the words of his death muttered by a stranger next to me at the bar. What a loss! The news was so upsetting that I couldnt bring myself to stay and watch the fight I had gone there for in the first place. I could watch Bernie all day long. He brought humor and laughter to my life and I will be forever grateful. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family! He will be forever missed!
Such a great talent to lose at such a still tender age. Bernie was a joy and a blessing.
My sympathies to the Mack family, and congrats to Bernie for his safe transition back home. I’m sure he is putting on a show for them up there now!! There is a party going on in Heaven!!!
r.i.p mrs mac
you will be sadly missed .x.x.x
bernie will be missed.
I would like to send my prayers out to the Mack Family. A wonderful man life ended way to early. All my love and prayers go out to you.
WE WILL MISS U SO MUCH!I WILL PRAY FOR THE MAC FAMILY.LOVE U ALWAYS MAC MAN.
He will be missed.
Bernie will be missed and I am sure dear family you all will miss him more than us in the community. We loved him like a brother and will miss hearing of all of his accomplishments in the comedy and movie world. God bless you and keep you is my prayer.
bernie im gonna miss your smile and warmth,the kindness you served us was amazing… love and kisses. sweet rip
may the lord keep you and your family at this time bernie mac had a style like no one it will truely be miss he made his dream come true with his talent that is a blessing in it self may the lord bless you and your family i love the mac
Deepest Sympathy goes out to the family and may God strenghten you, we have all lost a great person and he will sadly missed.
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE “MAC” FAMILY. MY HEART IS HEAVY I FEELS AS IF I LOST A MEMBER OF MY FAMILY. IJUST LOVE THE ‘MAC’ MAN. BUT NOW I KNOW THE ANGELS ARE HAVING A BALL. I KNOW HE EVEN HAS GOD LAUGHING AND SHAKING HIS HEAD. MAY GOD KEEP YOU STRONG JUST REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES AND KNOW THAT HE IS WATCING OVER HIS LOVE ONES.
Bernie was a great talent on Earth and now, Bernie is a great talent in heaven. Bernie, you have made me laugh for years and you WILL be missed.
Jim
I don’t know what to say. Bernie was the most coolest person ever. I have all his shows and movies and it hurt me when I learn what happen. I was blown away and I was just telling a friend that him and samual Jackson standing in my front yard in Louisiana not to long ago. Bernie You will be missed but NEVER FORGOT… OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Will miss you Bernie, thank you for the laughter.
Hi presence will be missed, even though we have him on tv it will not feel the same. To his family I am sure there is an ever present void although the memories of his closesness will remain. May the Lord Bless ansd keep you all in his perfect peace.
You were such an inspiration to me when times were down and sad I would just think of yur wit and ever timely comebacks - your life’s work brought me joy when I really needed a friend - you will be tremendiously missed. God bless you and your family!!!!!!
WE LOVE YOU BERNIE MAC AND YOU WILL BE MISSED!!!
My deepest condolences goes out to the Mac’s family and love ones, Bernie will be missed dearly…When I learned of Bernie death I was completly SHOCKED!!!! My family love u and misses you deeply! Huges and Kisses…..The Carpenter Family.
See you in heaven.
i really love bernie mac,and i will truly miss him, he was a great comedian
I can’t believe he died he was just so inspiring when i found i was heart broken but i just pray that all him fans and family and others are just ok and i want him to no that there are people that are still lovin him and keepin his soul around
To the family my heart goes out to you and I will keep you in my prays. When I heard of his untimely deaf it hit me like a ton of bricks, like it was one of my family members. He just made you feel like he was one of us. I feel like he did his part down here on earth and now our sweet god has called him home to make him smile and give him laughter. Stay strong and keep God close to your heart.
The world got a little less funny when Bernie Mac passed away. He will be missed a great deal. God Bless his family. xoxoxo
GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY,A REAL BROTHER ,REST IN PEACE.
i just found out he is dead! you never find anything out in england!!
as if i loved him, i feel shit now! how did he die? he seemed fine
you were the best
i did not know about the b man even though im only 11 he is the one that all ways made me laught we`ll all miss you and to the b man`s family im so sorry about your lost
Bernie was so talented, he will truly be missed.
You are missed more today then that dark day in August and, unfortunately for us, not nearly as much as you will be missed as each tomorrow passes.
Bernie Mac was the BEST! I watched him everyday on TV on his show! I pray for everyone who new him personally and send my blessings. We love you Bernie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bernie Mac was an amazing person!!!!! He was the funniest guy i have seen in my life (but i am only 14) I will truly miss him
I love you Mr. Mac, may “GOD” be with you and your family.
Wow! What a lost for our community. This man was great for us and he kept me laughing. I thank God for the opportunity to experience such a great comedian in my lifetime. My heart goes out to the Mac Family and I pray that the Lord will comfort thim in this time of sorrow. He will never be forgotten and his legacy will live on. There will never be another Mac Man!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be Blessed
My deepest sympathy to his family
Mr. chang-a-lang chang-a-lang, was the best.
he will be missed….
I was really sadden by the news of Mr.Bernie Mac. (The funniest Black man on earth!) I really loved him…he was the realest! and not to mention how gifted he was. I send to you…his family my deepest sympathy. He will be grealty missed by many….but never forgotten! May GOD continue to bless you all!
Bernie Mac u will truly be missed. I have grown up on your jokes,movies,and honesty.There will never be another like you. LOVE YOU your friend Diane Jackson
Soule man was awesome!!!!!!
You will be missed! You were a funny talented actor and comedian, god bless ypou and your family.
You are a great comedian. God Bless your soul..
you will be missed
Tremendous lose in entertainment. Forever missed!
Bernie Mac,I will forever miss you. You were a great comedian and were a warm hearted person. Why do all of the great ones go too early???
r.i.p
i was so sad to hear about this my deepest condolences to the family
i was completely shocked when i found out bernie died, he always knew how to make my family laugh on thursday nights.
-but hey, atleast hes telling jokes to the angels, God, & all of the other amazing people who have left us.
Bernie, you will be missed. May God bless and kep your family.
Bernie, you will be missed. May God bless and keep your family.
I was in total shock when I heard he passed away. I loved The Bernie Mac show!
miss u man
rest in peace bernie
What wonderful funny man that my family will miss sooo much. I can’t even think of how many times I have watched his work. I was in complete shock when I heard of his death. Our hearts and prayers go out to all that were near and dear to this wonderful man. May he rest in peace. Thank you Bernie for making my family laugh and smile. You will forever be in our hearts. God Bless And we love you. The Roberts Family
i wish this had never happened . my heart go out to the family. he lives in all his movies he made , that i will always watch love to the family
I had no clue that he died..
he was funny
hey mr mac i was very very very upset wen my mom told me i was sad i will cry till this day i cry wen i watch ur movie, shows, comedy. and love u till this day love u bernnie
You’re presence and contributions are missed. God Bless your family. There will be no other that can hold a light to your talent. God knows best and I pray you made in.
I will always like you u wass wonderful u was always good actreess
I miss you Bernie and you’ll never be forgotten!
Taken too soon. What a great talent. God Bless him and his family.
my deepest sympathy to the Mac family and close friends. He was the funniest man alive and will be deeply missed
i didn’t even know it i can’t believe it!
this guy wasn’t even a funny nor a good actor
lol
I will miss Bernie Mac for ever I loved the comedian and him a person plus he always represented my home town also chi-town.
R.I.P.
Noisy carrots you suck ass. Bernie MAC was a consummate comedian (did I stump you with the big woid lol), the Mac was DA BOMB on his self-titled show, and I enjoyed watching him and fellow actor Isaac Hayes in “Soul Men.” (Yes, Hayes died the next day after Bernie) I love the Bernie Mac Show and also liked him in “Guess Who? and his earlier role in “Above the Rim” with the late Tupac. To anyone who dares to dis the Mac…well “KISS MY WHITE MEAT, AMERICA!!!”
RIP Bernie Mac 1957-2008
im so gonna miss ur work u were so funny.r.i.p
hope he is resting pecably in heanen
i hope is peacefully enjoying heaven.
everything would be alright i once was like that wen my grandma died anyways accepct my sympathy
dont cry
BERNIE,BERNIE, OH HOW I MISS SEEING YOUR FACE WHENEVER I WOULD FEEL DOWN ALL I WOULD HAVE TO DO IS SEE HIS FACE ON THE TUBE AND MY SPIRIT WOULD BE LIFTED UP, MY HEART GOES TO HIS WIFE, I KNOW SHE MISSES HER FUNNY MAN THE MOST CAUSED OF THE TIMEE THEY HAD TOGETHER I KNOW IT WAS TO SHORT LLOVE YOU MAC:
Might be gone but never forgoten
loved ya mate i looked at you like a father figure you will be missed
Man…when i had heard that he died…all i could think about is really…”no no no…this can’t be happening…” i mean…how did this happen…when my mom told me that he had passed…i thouhg that she was just kidding. But come to find out, she was dead serious. Man i was in TOTAL shock. And can you believe Isaac Hayes died the next day! I mean what is goin on! But to sum every thing up, Uncle Bernie you will be missed greatly.
LEGENDS MAY SLEEP, BUT THEY NEVER DIE!!!
Sir Bernie Mac Is a Legend to All of Us And Will Always Live In The Hearts of All.
I was so shocked to hear that one of the Greatest Comedians ever to walk the earth has left us. I had tears in my eyes!
Well Maybe God needed Some Laughs Up There So He would Ask for the Best! And Truly Sir Bernie Mac is The BEST AT ALL WHAT HE DOES!
Someday hope to meet u up there.
Thank You So Much Bernie Mac.
UR A TRUE LEGEND!
Rest In Peace, I know u must be entertaining the Angels with a huge crowd.
We Will Miss U!
LOVE, PEACE, RESPECT,
- Zubair Shaikh (Zoo-BeaR)
Im sorry… but what?! He is dead??? Man i was watching bernie mac when i found out. He seemed like a good man. R.I.P
you will be missed and you were on of my favorites
I will miss U Bernie Mac
I was shocked at work when I heard that the Mac Man had passed.He will be truely missed
hey Bernie Mac was the greatest.
Hey Bernie Mac was the greatest, and will be in everybody hearts
Was just watching Guess Who, and can’t believe he is gone, he was one of the funniest guy’s out there. Going to watch Kings of Comedy DVD after this…R.I.P.
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WE MISS YOU BERNIE MAC YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE.WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU.
good guy
rip love you mac.
WE LOVE YOU BERNIE MAC!!! WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE TO MAKE US LAUGH BUT WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE… R.I.P MAC
i wish we could trade chapelle for you
Bernie, “Chill-lax” while you’re up there, and don’t be telling that “I ain’t scared of you M.F.” joke - GOD may get disappointed with you - Peace and Love, MAC-MAN!!!!!
i just can not believe that over a year after this great mans death i have just today found out about his demise man you were like my fucking idol we can only pray that your in a better place i feel so guilty for having not known sooner mr mac rest in peace
i can’t believe that Bernie died. it’s so sad. i used to watch his show everyday. i didn’t even know about his death until i went on the internet toady. bernie will be missed. he was a good guy. Bernie was the funniest dude ever! i really feel for his family. Keep your heads held high! i’m pretty sure Bernie is watching you guys from up there. i know how it feels to lose someone that you love and care for. Bernie is in a better place now. Bernie will never be forgotten. Although Bernie isn’t here anymore, he will forever be in our hearts. Maybe someday, you will see him in heaven and be united. i’m just a kid, but i felt sad when i found out that he died.Rest in peace Bernie.
I loved him dearly,what a shame to loose a comedian like him,I WOULD LOOK AT HIM and he made laugh,cry etc.From the bottom of my heart I love you BERNIE MAC!REST IN PEACE
you were da best
YO I DIDNT EVEN KNOW YOU WAS DEAD
I HAVE A ENLARGED PENIS
SHIT IM HARD IN THIS HOE
i really miss you bernie you are my rolemodle i love you so much
you were a great actor!! how could we ever forget u! R.I.P!! WE MISS YOU!!
im just still chocked you died i will never forget you, amazing actor R.I.P maybe ill see u one i die
He really made me Laugh!Always know how to deliver a story.
YOU WERE MY FAV COMEDIAN AND YOU STILL ARE I MISS U SOO MUCH… U R GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.. EVERYONE WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK.. I REMEMBER ON MY SAD N BORING DAYS I WOULD EITHA WATCH UR SHOW OR A MOVIE WIT U IN IT AND IMMEDIATELY B HAPPY… R.I.P
Bernie, you died way too soon, Buddy, and We’re All Gonna Miss Ya. I still watch your show with my Grandkids, and maybe someday with my Great Grands, too. Thanks for the Laughs You Gave Us All!