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I was shocked on Saturday morning to read that Bernie Mac had passed away. At only 50 years old, it didn’t seem possible, and the last thing I had read about him sometime last week was that he appeared to be responding well to treatment for the pneumonia that had hospitalized him at the beginning of the month. It’s a terrible loss and I feel so sad for his family.
Aside from being a comedian and having acted in a great deal of movies, Bernie Mac was in Ocean’s 13 with Brad Pitt.
Brad issued a statement, saying, “I lament the loss of a ferociously funny and hardcore family man. My thoughts are with [his wife], Rhonda, and their family. Bernie Mac, you are already missed.”
George Clooney issued a similar statement: “The world just got a little less funny. He will be dearly missed.”
Such an incredibly sad story.
Photo used with permission: Splash News Online)
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R I P Bernie Mac.
Don was right Heaven just got funnier because of him.
I was shocked hearing this news, too. I do not know much about Bernie Mac, but when I saw him on HBO during some interviews behind the scenes of “Ocean’s Thirteen”, he looked very healthy and full of energy then. He was so humorous in his interview. Rest in peace, Bernie.
i am shocked too. i read the last time that both he and morgan freeman is doing ok… R.I.P.
Hi, Melodie, welcome back. :-) I missed you, were you studying?
Lucy, I read recently in one of the trade papers or their blogs that Brad no longer employs Cindy G. I notice that Angelina and Brad have Trevor Neilson, their political advisor (and, I think, also involved with the JP Foundation), make statements for them. He recently made a statement on Angelina’s behalf that she hasn’t decided for whom she’ll vote for president of the U.S.
Bernie Mac, you will be missed. Brad has a publicist Cindy G. On the other hand, Angie does not have a publicist.
Gone to soon Bernie Mac. And you take the laughter with you. Rest in Peace.
It was sad specially at the prime of his life. Bernie will be missed. God bless his family.
I was shocked when he died, and I was never aware that he has been sick for years with sarcoidosis. I have no idea what this is so my next step is to look it up. My he rest in peace and I hope that his family realizes how special he was to many.
Hi Gena – I’m a publicist so I can say that statements are generally issued through them since media will generally look to get reactions from people whom a deceased person has worked with in the past.
I’m shocked and sad to hear the news — he was one of the original Kings of Comedy — and I am glad Brad and George have issued a statement. I expect there will be a lot more commentary from other stars he worked with such as Drew Barrymore and the ladies of Charlies Angels.
God Bless his family.
Traci
That was sweet of them say. God bless Bernie and his family. I read he was an awesome family man. Same wife, really loved his kids. I hope they can find peace.
Under mod: R.I.P. Bernie Mac.
I was shocked a few days ago when I saw a headline “Bernie Mac is not dead.” It went on to say he was getting care for pneumonia. I had no idea he was so sick, or that he was sick at all. Fifty is a young age to die. I first saw him in the hilarious Original Kings of Comedy, and I loved his show. He had an imposing physique with a voice to match, often playing gruff characters with a mushy center. No matter how big or small his part, he made it memorable. Bernie Mac will live on in Ocean’s 11, 12 & 13, Pride, Bad Santa, Get On the Bus, Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, and in the 4 movies that will be released posthumously.
I’m glad Brad and George noted Bernie’s passing.
His funeral is Friday, August 15th, wonder if Brad and the other Ocean guys will be there. They were married for 31 years at age 20 and 19. His wife said that he told her “Girl you better get on this train, I’m going to be rich”. Found this on the People site.
So sad.
When an celeb like Brad issues a statement, who does he issue it to? Does he send it by someone that works for him? Since he does not have a publicist or does he contact the media. Just wondering who Brad contacted. Just wondering?
I was very shocked to hear of Bernie Mac’s death. In reading about him, the one thing that was consistent was how much of a devoted family man he was. My thoughts and prayers are with his whole family.
A big smile and laugh silenced far too soon.
Deana
i’m sad to read this new and my thoughts are too with his family and friends.